Alabama income tax calculator
Alabama taxes income at rates from 2% to 5%. See your Alabama tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 4.7% · top rate 5%. Ranks #43 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
Alabama income tax in 2026
Alabama lets you deduct federal income tax paid, which this estimate does not apply, so it runs slightly high. Birmingham and a few other cities add an occupational tax.
Alabama brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 2% | $0 |
| 4% | $500 |
| 5% | $3,000 |
Joint filers’ brackets are twice as wide.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the Alabama Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the Alabama income tax rate for 2026?
Alabama has graduated rates from 2% to 5% in 2026. Alabama lets you deduct federal income tax paid, which this estimate does not apply, so it runs slightly high. Birmingham and a few other cities add an occupational tax.
How much Alabama tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how Alabama ranks against every other state at that income.
Does Alabama have local income taxes?
Alabama lets you deduct federal income tax paid, which this estimate does not apply, so it runs slightly high. Birmingham and a few other cities add an occupational tax.
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