Instructor
Cameran Clark, Director, Tax Policy and Governmental Affairs
Cameran Clark began her career with ALDOR in 2006 in the Sales and Use Tax Division. She transitioned to Tax Policy and Governmental Affairs in 2015, where she gained a comprehensive knowledge of tax administration through her experience in drafting and analyzing tax legislation and providing fiscal analysis. Now serving as director of Tax Policy and Governmental Affairs she is responsible for the department’s administrative rule process, tax policy direction for the department’s taxing divisions, and represents the department in legislative and governmental affairs.
Mrs. Clark has earned the Certified Public Manager designation. She is also appointed as the Department Secretary.
Instructor
Arleen Alexander, Governmental Relations Manager, Tax Policy and Governmental Affairs
Since 2014, Arleen Alexander has served as the Governmental Relations Manager for the Alabama Department of Revenue (ALDOR). Ms. Alexander’s role is to foster positive relationships between the department and state and local government entities, small businesses and related associations for each, and taxpayers. She also is responsible for the development and supervision of the department’s communication and public outreach programs to effectively convey the department's mission.
Ms. Alexander has a BA in Political Science and Economics from Auburn University and an MBA from Louisiana State University and has earned the Certified Association Executive credential. She has a strong background in government affairs, communications, fundraising and member services, having worked for 23 years for both national and state trade associations.
ALDOR’s Overview – FYE Collections and Practitioner Resources: ALDOR staff will discuss the department structure and provide analysis on 2024 fiscal year end collections. Additionally, they will provide an overview of the resources available to practitioners – from webinars, news, and notices to ALDOR published rules, and rules going through the administrative procedures process.
Business Tax Implications from Legislative Sessions: This session will provide an overview of the 2023 Overtime Exemption, and the data obtained from reporting requirements, and the changes made to the exemption from the 2024 Legislative Session. This session will also include a delve into business relief measures provided from previous legislative years that impact taxpayers and their tax professionals. ALDOR staff will provide in-depth discussion and guidance on these statutes and regulations.
Focus on Workforce: The 2024 Legislative Session saw a big push for workforce development through the form of new tax incentives specifically for employers and childcare providers. The Employer Tax Credit provides a tax incentive to Alabama employers who support their employees’ childcare needs by offering financial assistance for childcare expenses or establishing and/or operating childcare facilities. Additionally, the Childcare Facility Tax Credit provides a credit directly to Alabama childcare providers. ALDOR staff discusses both these credits and how Alabama businesses may qualify.
CHOOSE Act Alabama: Alabama’s new school choice program makes refundable income tax credits called education savings accounts (ESAs), available to support the success of every K-12 student in Alabama. The law requires the Alabama Department of Revenue to establish a framework and funding for ESAs, which may be used by eligible families to cover tuition, fees, and other qualified education expenses at approved education service providers (ESPs) in Alabama. ALDOR staff discusses the program and how practitioners can advise their clients on qualifying for the program.