Physicians, rural physicians income tax credit, replace existing credit

Summary

The bill ends the existing $5,000 per‑year rural physician tax credit on Dec. 31, 2026, and establishes a new $10,000 per‑year credit for qualifying doctors beginning in 2027. It applies to physicians who live and practice in designated rural communities and requires certification by the Statewide Area Health Education Center Program Office. The change aims to improve recruitment and retention of doctors in Alabama’s rural areas.

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