Alabama individual income tax
Alabama's individual income tax is a tax on the income earned by residents and nonresidents of the state. The tax is based on the individual's federal-adjusted gross income, with rates ranging from 2% to 5%.
April 18
Return due in 2023
5%
Top marginal tax rate
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Pay income tax online
Visit the official state government’s website to pay individual income tax online.
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What is Alabama income tax?
Individual income tax
Individual income tax is a type of direct tax levied by Alabama on individuals that meet the taxable criteria.
Taxable incomes
Alabama taxes incomes from wages, dividends, interests and capital gains.
Tax brackets
Alabama has 3 individual income tax brackets from 2% to 5%.
Standard deduction
Standard deduction is $2,500 for singles and $7,500 for couples for the year 2022.
Personal exemption
Personal exemption is $1,500 for singles and $3,000 for couples for the year 2022.
2022 tax rates
The following is the list of income tax rates for the tax year of 2022
| Alabama taxable income | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $500 | 2% |
| $501 - $3,000 | 4% |
| $3,000+ | 5% |
Individual income tax
The State of Alabama requires you to pay taxes if you are a resident (regardless of the whether they were earned within the state or not) or a non-resident that earns income from Alabama
Types of taxable incomes
The income types on which tax is levied are:
In Alabama, all types of income are generally subject to personal income tax unless they are specifically exempt by state law. This includes, but is not limited to, wages and salary, dividends, capital gains, royalties, and other types of income.
File return
To file a tax return in Alabama, taxpayers must complete and submit a tax return form. The tax return form requires taxpayers to report their taxable income and any credits or deductions they are eligible to claim. Taxpayers must also calculate their tax liability and pay any taxes owed by the due date.
Due
annually
Pay taxes
Taxes in Alabama are due by 18 April, 2023. Go to the official Alabama Department of Revenue website.
Type of tax
graduated tax
Due
annually
Deductions
Tax deductions are a reduction in the amount of income that is subject to taxation. It allows taxpayers to lower the amount of taxable income they have, which in turn reduces the amount of tax they owe. Tax deductions are available for a wide range of expenses, such as charitable donations, mortgage interest, medical expenses, and business expenses.
Credits
A tax credit allows taxpayers to reduce the amount of taxes they are required to pay. This is different from a tax deduction, which reduces the amount of income that is subject to taxation. Tax credits are applied directly to the tax liability, while deductions are applied to the taxable income.
Exclusions
Tax exclusions are an amount of money or income that is not subject to taxation. This means that taxpayers do not have to pay taxes on this income.
Residency
Residency in Alabama refers to an individual's permanent home or place of residence in the state.
Alabama resident
An Alabama resident is someone who is domiciled in Alabama, or who maintains a permanent place of residence in the state. This means that you are considered an Alabama resident if you live in the state for most of the year, or if you have a home in Alabama that you use as your primary residence.
If you are not domiciled in Alabama nor have a permanent residence in the state, but have spent more than seven months of the year in Alabama, then you are considered a resident for tax purposes.
Alabama part-year resident
An Alabama Part-Year Resident is someone who moved into or out of the state during the tax year.
Income earned while the individual was a resident of Alabama is subject to state taxes.
If the same income is also taxed by the state where the individual previously lived, the individual may be able to claim a credit on their Alabama state tax return for taxes paid to the other state.
Alabama non-resident
An Alabama Nonresident is someone who does not have a permanent residence in the state.
Nonresidents who receive income from Alabama sources are required to pay Alabama taxes. This includes income from Alabama properties and personal services performed in the state.
Frequently asked questions
Business entities in Alabama
There are several business entities in Alabama
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