Alabama § 25-4-4 - Calendar Quarter; Fiscal Year.

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§ 25-4-4. Calendar Quarter; Fiscal Year.

(a) “Calendar quarter,” as used in this chapter, means the period of three consecutive calendar months ending on March 31, June 30, September 30 or December 31, except as the secretary shall by regulation otherwise prescribe.

(b) “Fiscal year,” as used in this chapter, shall mean the 12 consecutive month period beginning October 1 of each calendar year for employers who make payments in lieu of contributions to the fund. For contributory employers, “fiscal year,” as used in this chapter, shall mean the 12 consecutive month period beginning July 1 of each calendar year beginning January 1, 1996 and thereafter.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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Section 25-4-4 ("Calendar Quarter; Fiscal Year.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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