§40-18-157. Alabama Association of Rescue Squads.

(a) A minimum annual contribution of two dollars ($2) may be voluntarily contributed to the Alabama Association of Rescue Squads on the income tax return of the contributor by indicating on a check-off box which shall be provided. The check-off shall be described as the "Alabama Association of Rescue Squads." If a taxpayer voluntarily indicates, two dollars ($2) or more may be deducted from his or her income tax refund and shall be paid to the appropriate person or authority administering the association.

(b) The net amount of all contributions shall be remitted by the person or authority collecting the amount to the executive director of the association on the tenth day of each month next succeeding that in which the contribution is paid.

(c) Each Alabama state individual income tax return form for the 2012 tax year and each year thereafter shall contain a designation as follows:

"Alabama Association of Rescue Squads.

"Check ( ) if you wish to designate $2 or more of your state income tax refund.

"If joint return, check ( ) if spouse wishes to designate $2 or more."

(d) Each individual taxpayer required to file a state income tax return desiring to contribute to the Alabama Association of Rescue Squads may designate, by placing an "X" in the appropriate box on the state income tax form, that such contribution shall be credited to the association.

(e) The Department of Revenue shall determine annually the total amount designated pursuant to subsection (d) for the association and shall deposit the amount, less costs of administration not to exceed three percent of revenue produced, to the fund.

(f) The commissioner of the department is authorized to prescribe and implement such forms, rules, and regulations as shall be necessary to carry out the intent of this section.

(Act 2012-543, p. 1612, §§1, 2.)