Alabama Income Tax Calculator
Calculate your federal & Alabama income taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jan 01, 2023
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Alabama income tax calculation
The Heart of Dixie has one of the lowest median household income in the USA at is $52,035 (2022).
Brief summary of income tax in Alabama:
- the income tax rate ranges from 2% to 5%
- there is a 0.5% – 2% local income tax in some cities
- no state-level payroll tax
- has standard deduction and exemptions at a state level
From Wikipedia
Calculating your Alabama state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal income tax calculator:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State payroll tax
There are no state payroll taxes in Alabama.
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|---|
2022 2021 2020 |
Single | $0 – $20,499 | $2,500 |
$20,500 – $20,999 | $2,475 | ||
$21,000 – $21,499 | $2,450 | ||
$21,500 – $21,999 | $2,425 | ||
$22,000 – $22,499 | $2,400 | ||
$22,500 – $22,999 | $2,375 | ||
$23,000 – $23,499 | $2,350 | ||
$23,500 – $23,999 | $2,325 | ||
$24,000 – $24,499 | $2,300 | ||
$24,500 – $24,999 | $2,275 | ||
$25,000 – $25,499 | $2,250 | ||
$25,500 – $25,999 | $2,225 | ||
$26,000 – $26,499 | $2,200 | ||
$26,500 – $26,999 | $2,175 | ||
$27,000 – $27,499 | $2,150 | ||
$27,500 – $27,999 | $2,125 | ||
$28,000 – $28,499 | $2,100 | ||
$28,500 – $28,999 | $2,075 | ||
$29,000 – $29,499 | $2,050 | ||
$29,500 – $29,999 | $2,025 | ||
$30,000+ | $2,000 | ||
Married, Filing Jointly | $0 – $20,499 | $7,500 | |
$20,500 – $20,999 | $7,325 | ||
$21,000 – $21,499 | $7,150 | ||
$21,500 – $21,999 | $6,975 | ||
$22,000 – $22,499 | $6,800 | ||
$22,500 – $22,999 | $6,625 | ||
$23,000 – $23,499 | $6,450 | ||
$23,500 – $23,999 | $6,275 | ||
$24,000 – $24,499 | $6,100 | ||
$24,500 – $24,999 | $5,925 | ||
$25,000 – $25,499 | $5,750 | ||
$25,500 – $25,999 | $5,575 | ||
$26,000 – $26,499 | $5,400 | ||
$26,500 – $26,999 | $5,225 | ||
$27,000 – $27,499 | $5,050 | ||
$27,500 – $27,999 | $4,875 | ||
$28,000 – $28,499 | $4,700 | ||
$28,500 – $28,999 | $4,525 | ||
$29,000 – $29,499 | $4,350 | ||
$29,500 – $29,999 | $4,175 | ||
$30,000+ | $4,000 | ||
Married, Filing Separately | $0 – $10,249 | $3,750 | |
$10,250 – $10,499 | $3,662 | ||
$10,500 – $10,749 | $3,574 | ||
$10,750 – $10,999 | $3,486 | ||
$11,000 – $11,249 | $3,398 | ||
$11,250 – $11,499 | $3,310 | ||
$11,500 – $11,749 | $3,222 | ||
$11,750 – $11,999 | $3,134 | ||
$12,000 – $12,249 | $3,046 | ||
$12,250 – $12,499 | $2,958 | ||
$12,500 – $12,749 | $2,870 | ||
$12,750 – $12,999 | $2,782 | ||
$13,000 – $13,249 | $2,694 | ||
$13,250 – $13,499 | $2,606 | ||
$13,500 – $13,749 | $2,518 | ||
$13,750 – $13,999 | $2,430 | ||
$14,000 – $14,249 | $2,342 | ||
$14,250 – $14,499 | $2,254 | ||
$14,500 – $14,749 | $2,166 | ||
$14,750 – $14,999 | $2,078 | ||
$15,000+ | $2,000 | ||
Head of Household | $0 – $20,499 | $4,700 | |
$20,500 – $20,999 | $4,565 | ||
$21,000 – $21,499 | $4,430 | ||
$21,500 – $21,999 | $4,295 | ||
$22,000 – $22,499 | $4,160 | ||
$22,500 – $22,999 | $4,025 | ||
$23,000 – $23,499 | $3,890 | ||
$23,500 – $23,999 | $3,755 | ||
$24,000 – $24,499 | $3,620 | ||
$24,500 – $24,999 | $3,485 | ||
$25,000 – $25,499 | $3,350 | ||
$25,500 – $25,999 | $3,215 | ||
$26,000 – $26,499 | $3,080 | ||
$26,500 – $26,999 | $2,945 | ||
$27,000 – $27,499 | $2,810 | ||
$27,500 – $27,999 | $2,675 | ||
$28,000 – $28,499 | $2,540 | ||
$28,500 – $28,999 | $2,405 | ||
$29,000 – $29,499 | $2,270 | ||
$29,500 – $29,999 | $2,135 | ||
$30,000+ | $2,000 |
State exemptions
There is state-level exemptions for all type of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
---|---|---|
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 do I calculate my Alabama income tax?
Just four easy steps to calculate your Alabama income tax.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
There is not state payroll tax.
How much is $48,000 a year after taxes in Alabama?
The total income tax is $9,857.50 for a single filer. The after-tax income is $38,142.50.