Alabama Tax Brackets, Rates and Standard Deductions

You can prepare and e-File your Alabama Income Taxes here on eFile.com together with your Federal Income Tax Return. Information on how to only file an Alabama State Income Return.

Find Alabama income tax forms, tax brackets and rates by tax year.

If you still need to file a return for a previous tax year, find the Alabama tax forms below. You can complete and sign the forms here on eFile.com before you mail them to the AL Department of Revenue. For Federal or IRS back taxes access the tax forms here.

Below find links to other important Alabama income tax return information and other related features (e.g. tax extension, amendment, etc.)

Alabama Income Tax Returns

Alabama Income Taxes
Alabama Tax Deadlines, Extension, Penalties
Prepare only a AL State Return without an IRS return. Details
Step by Step instructions on how to only Prepare and Download - not eFile - State Returns on eFile.com.
File a Alabama Tax Amendment
Alabama Income Tax Forms
Alabama Tax Brackets, Rates explained
IRS Tax Brackets, Rates by Tax Year
Calculate and Estimate your IRS Income Tax Brackets and Rates with the eFile RATEucator.

Income Tax Brackets, Rates, Income Ranges, and Estimated Taxes Due

Here you can find how your Alabama based income is taxed at different rates within the given tax brackets. When you prepare your return on eFile.com this is all calculated for you based on your income.

Alabama Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2023

Alabama taxes at different rates depending on how much income you make within the given brackets. Any income over $3,000 for single persons, heads of families, married filing separate, or $6,000 for married filing jointly would be taxed at the highest rate of 5.00%.

Tax Rate
Filing Status
Income Range
Taxes Due
2%
Single/MFS/HOH
$0 - $500
2% within Bracket
MFJ
$0 - $1,000
2% within Bracket
4%
Single/MFS/HOH
$501 - $3,000
$10.00 plus 4%
MFJ
$1,001 - $6,000
$20.00 plus 4%
5%
Single/MFS/HOH
$3,001 or more
$110 plus 5% over $3,001
MFJ
$6,001 or more
$220 plus 5% over $6,001

Alabama Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2022

Previous Tax Year Tax Rates for Alabama.

Tax Rate
Filing Status
Income Range
Taxes Due
2%
Single/MFS/HOH
$0 - $500
2% within Bracket
MFJ
$0 - $1,000
2% within Bracket
4%
Single/MFS/HOH
$501 - $3,000
$10.00 plus 4%
MFJ
$1,001 - $6,000
$20.00 plus 4%
5%
Single/MFS/HOH
$3,001 or more
$110 plus 5% over $3,001
MFJ
$6,001 or more
$220 plus 5% over $6,001

Alabama Tax Brackets for Tax Year 2021

Previous Tax Year Tax Rates for Alabama.

Tax Rate
Filing Status
Income Range
Taxes Due
2%
Single/MFS/HOH
$0 - $500
2% within Bracket
MFJ
$0 - $1,000
2% within Bracket
4%
Single/MFS/HOH
$501 - $3,000
$10.00 plus 4%
MFJ
$1,001 - $6,000
$20.00 plus 4%
5%
Single/MFS/HOH
$3,001 or more
$110 plus 5% over $3,001
MFJ
$6,001 or more
$220 plus 5% over $6,001

Alabama Standard and Itemized Deductions

The Alabama standard deductions for the current tax year. AL standard deduction decreases as your AL income increases. Please see: AL Standard Deduction Chart. You can also itemize your Alabama deductions.

When you prepare and eFile your Tax Return the eFile Tax App will apply the correct standard deductions for you or you can apply the itemized deduction method.

Tax Year
Status
Amount
2023
Single
$3,000
Married Separate
$4,250
Married Jointly
$8,500
HOH/Qualifying Widower
$5,200
2022
Single
$3,000
Married Separate
$4,250
Married Jointly
$8,500
HOH/Qualifying Widower
$5,200
2021
Single
$2,500
Married Separate
$3,750
Married Jointly
$7,500
HOH/Qualifying Widower
$4,700

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