Alabama Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Alabama income tax burden
Updated for 2024 tax year on Jul 23, 2024
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Understanding your Alabama income taxes
Alabama’s income tax system is progressive, with rates ranging from 2% to 5%, depending on income levels. The state income tax is a significant source of revenue for Alabama, funding essential state services like education, health care, and infrastructure. However, it’s not the only income tax that Alabamians might face. Some cities and counties in Alabama levy an occupational tax, typically a percentage of the individual’s gross income.
The state standard deduction in Alabama varies depending on filing status, with a larger deduction available for married and filing jointly. Deductions reduce the amount of income subject to taxation, and the standard deduction is a straightforward way that Alabama allows taxpayers to reduce their tax burden.
Additionally, Alabama offers several exemptions that reduce taxable income. These include personal exemptions for the taxpayer and dependents and exemptions for the elderly and disabled. The availability of these exemptions ensures that Alabama’s tax system considers the taxpayer’s ability to pay.
Calculate your income tax in Alabama
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Gross income adjusted
Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted - Federal taxable income
Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income - Federal income tax liability
Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability - Federal payroll tax liability
Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
- Gross income adjusted
- Calculate your total Alabama state income tax
- Alabama state taxable income
Gross income adjusted − (Alabama state standard/itemized deductions + State exemptions) = Alabama state taxable income - Alabama state income tax liability
Alabama state taxable income × Alabama state income tax rate = Alabama state income tax liability
- Alabama state taxable income
- Derive your Alabama local income tax
(Gross income adjusted or Alabama state taxable income) × Local income tax rate = Alabama local income tax liability - Add up all the taxes
Federal income tax liability + Federal payroll tax liability + Alabama state income tax liability + Alabama local income tax liability = Your total income tax liability
State income tax brackets
Each filer type has different progressive tax rates. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $500 | 2.00% |
| $501 – $3,000 | 4.00% | ||
| $3,001+ | 5.00% | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $0 – $1,000 | 2.00% | |
| $1,001 – $6,000 | 4.00% | ||
| $6,001+ | 5.00% |
Local income tax
Occupational tax is based on gross income.
| Tax year | Taxable income | City | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 |
Any | Attalla | 2.00% |
| Auburn | 1.00% | ||
| Bear Creek | 1.00% | ||
| Bessemer | 1.00% | ||
| Birmingham | 1.00% | ||
| Brilliant | 1.00% | ||
| Fairfield | 1.00% | ||
| Gadsden | 2.00% | ||
| Glencoe | 2.00% | ||
| Goodwater | 0.75% | ||
| Guin | 1.00% | ||
| Hacklebug | 1.00% | ||
| Haleyville | 1.00% | ||
| Hamilton | 1.00% | ||
| Leeds | 1.00% | ||
| Lynn | 1.00% | ||
| Midfield | 1.00% | ||
| Mosses | 1.00% | ||
| Opelika | 1.50% | ||
| Rainbow City | 2.00% | ||
| Red Bay | 0.50% | ||
| Shorter | 1.00% | ||
| Southside | 2.00% | ||
| Sulligent | 1.00% | ||
| Tuskegee | 2.00% |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Adjusted gross income | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 |
Single | $0 - $25,999 | $3,000 |
| $26,000 – $26,499 | $2,975 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $2,950 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $2,925 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $2,900 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $2,875 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $2,850 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $2,825 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $2,800 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $2,775 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $2,750 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $2,725 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $2,700 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $2,675 | ||
| $32,500 - $32,999 | $2,650 | ||
| $33,000 - $33,499 | $2,625 | ||
| $33,500 - $33,999 | $2,600 | ||
| $34,000 - $34,499 | $2,575 | ||
| $34,500 - $34,999 | $2,550 | ||
| $35,000 - $35,499 | $2,525 | ||
| $35,500+ | $2,500 | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly | $0 - $25,999 | $8,500 | |
| $26,000 – $26,499 | $8,325 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $8,150 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $7,975 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $7,800 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $7,625 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $7,450 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $7,275 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $7,100 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $6,925 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $6,750 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $6,575 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $6,400 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $6,225 | ||
| $32,500 - $32,999 | $6,050 | ||
| $33,000 - $33,499 | $5,875 | ||
| $33,500 - $33,999 | $5,700 | ||
| $34,000 - $34,499 | $5,525 | ||
| $34,500 - $34,999 | $5,350 | ||
| $35,000 - $35,499 | $5,175 | ||
| $35,500+ | $5,000 | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 - $12,999 | $4,250 | |
| $13,000 - $13,249 | $4,162 | ||
| $13,250 - $13,499 | $4,074 | ||
| $13,500 - $13,749 | $3,986 | ||
| $13,750 - $13,999 | $3,898 | ||
| $14,000 - $14,249 | $3,810 | ||
| $14,250 - $14,499 | $3,722 | ||
| $14,500 - $14,749 | $3,634 | ||
| $14,750 - $14,999 | $3,546 | ||
| $15,000 - $15,249 | $3,458 | ||
| $15,250 - $15,499 | $3,370 | ||
| $15,500 - $15,749 | $3,282 | ||
| $15,750 - $15,999 | $3,194 | ||
| $16,000 - $16,249 | $3,106 | ||
| $16,250 - $16,499 | $3,018 | ||
| $16,500 - $16,749 | $2,930 | ||
| $16,750 - $16,999 | $2,842 | ||
| $17,000 - $17,249 | $2,754 | ||
| $17,250 - $17,499 | $2,666 | ||
| $17,500 - $17,749 | $2,578 | ||
| $17,750+ | $2,500 | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $25,999 | $5,200 | |
| $26,000 – $26,499 | $5,065 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $4,930 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $4,795 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $4,660 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $4,525 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $4,390 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $4,255 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $4,120 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $3,985 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $3,850 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $3,715 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $3,580 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $3,445 | ||
| $32,500 - $32,999 | $3,310 | ||
| $33,000 - $33,499 | $3,175 | ||
| $33,500 - $33,999 | $3,040 | ||
| $34,000 - $34,499 | $2,905 | ||
| $34,500 - $34,999 | $2,770 | ||
| $35,000 - $35,499 | $2,635 | ||
| $35,500+ | $2,500 | ||
| 2021 2020 |
Single | $0 – $23,499 | $2,500 |
| $23,500 - $23,999 | $2,475 | ||
| $24,000 - $24,499 | $2,450 | ||
| $24,500 - $24,999 | $2,425 | ||
| $25,000 - $25,499 | $2,400 | ||
| $25,500 - $25,999 | $2,375 | ||
| $26,000 - $26,499 | $2,350 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $2,325 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $2,300 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $2,275 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $2,250 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $2,225 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $2,200 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $2,175 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $2,150 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $2,125 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $2,100 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $2,075 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $2,050 | ||
| $32,500- $32,999 | $2,025 | ||
| $33,000+ | $2,000 | ||
| Married, Filing Jointly | $0 - $23,499 | $7,500 | |
| $23,500 - $23,999 | $7,325 | ||
| $24,000 - $24,499 | $7,150 | ||
| $24,500 - $24,999 | $6,975 | ||
| $25,000 - $25,499 | $6,800 | ||
| $25,500 - $25,999 | $6,625 | ||
| $26,000 - $26,499 | $6,450 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $6,275 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $6,100 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $5,925 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $5,750 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $5,575 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $5,400 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $5,225 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $5,050 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $4,875 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $4,700 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $4,525 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $4,350 | ||
| $32,500- $32,999 | $4,175 | ||
| $33,000+ | $4,000 | ||
| Married, Filing Separately | $0 - $10,749 | $3,750 | |
| $10,750 - $10,999 | $3,662 | ||
| $11,000 - $11,249 | $3,574 | ||
| $11,250 - $11,499 | $3,486 | ||
| $11,500 - $11,749 | $3,398 | ||
| $11,750 - $11,999 | $3,310 | ||
| $12,000 - $12,249 | $3,222 | ||
| $12,250 - $12,499 | $3,134 | ||
| $12,500 - $12,749 | $3,046 | ||
| $12,750 - $12,999 | $2,958 | ||
| $13,000 - $13,249 | $2,870 | ||
| $13,250 - $13,499 | $2,782 | ||
| $13,500 - $13,749 | $2,694 | ||
| $13,750 - $13,999 | $2,606 | ||
| $14,000 - $14,249 | $2,518 | ||
| $14,250 - $14,499 | $2,430 | ||
| $14,500 - $14,749 | $2,342 | ||
| $14,750 - $14,999 | $2,254 | ||
| $15,000 - $15,249 | $2,166 | ||
| $15,250 - $15,499 | $2,078 | ||
| $15,500+ | $2,000 | ||
| Head of Household | $0 - $23,499 | $4,700 | |
| $23,500 - $23,999 | $4,565 | ||
| $24,000 - $24,499 | $4,430 | ||
| $24,500 - $24,999 | $4,295 | ||
| $25,000 - $25,499 | $4,160 | ||
| $25,500 - $25,999 | $4,025 | ||
| $26,000 - $26,499 | $3,890 | ||
| $26,500 - $26,999 | $3,755 | ||
| $27,000 - $27,499 | $3,620 | ||
| $27,500 - $27,999 | $3,485 | ||
| $28,000 - $28,499 | $3,350 | ||
| $28,500 - $28,999 | $3,215 | ||
| $29,000 - $29,499 | $3,080 | ||
| $29,500 - $29,999 | $2,945 | ||
| $30,000 - $30,499 | $2,810 | ||
| $30,500 - $30,999 | $2,675 | ||
| $31,000 - $31,499 | $2,540 | ||
| $31,500 - $31,999 | $2,405 | ||
| $32,000 - $32,499 | $2,270 | ||
| $32,500- $32,999 | $2,135 | ||
| $33,000+ | $2,000 |
State exemptions
There are state-level exemptions for all types of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 2023 2022 2021 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$1,500 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $3,000 | |
| Dependent(s) | $1,000 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$1,500 |
| Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $3,000 | |
| Dependent(s) | $500 |
FAQs
How to calculate income tax in Alabama?
Do the following steps to get your total income tax in Alabama:
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Calculate your total Alabama state income tax
- Derive your Alabama local income tax liability
- Sum up all the taxes
How much income tax do I pay in Alabama?
In 2024, Alabama has a progressive state income tax system ranging from 2% to 5%. For single filers, the rates are 2% on the first $500 of taxable income, 4% on income between $501 and $3,000, and 5% on income over $3,000.