"); Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday extended the 2020 expiration of some major economic incentives used by the state to attract businesses and clarified that Alabamians wonât have to pay taxes on certain benefits they received under the CARES Act. Through an emergency proclamation, Ivey took care, temporarily, of two of the major reasons some lawmakers and lobbying groups wanted the Legislature to meet for a special session this year. This month, it became clear a special session, which would have to be called by Ivey, wouldnât happen. âIn coordination with the Alabama Legislature, we are pleased to address items that were delayed due to COVID-19,â Ivey said in a written statement. âThis action is a short-term solution until these items can be considered by the full legislative body during the 2021 Regular Session. In the meantime, the people of Alabama need clear guidance prior to filing their 2020 taxes. Therefore, the state will not be collecting taxes from individuals or businesses who received benefits from the CARES Act because these benefits were designed to help our citizens survive the pandemicâs strain on the economy.