USA State Payroll Rates + Resources: State of Alabama

Purpose

This document outlines the 2021 payroll tax rates and submittal partners in the state of Alabama.

Good to Know!

We recommend that you make all payroll tax payments as soon as you process payroll.

Unemployment Insurance

Partner: Alabama Department of Labor
2021 Taxable Wage Base: $8,000
2021 New Employer Rate: 2.7%

For more detailed information, please, see Unemployment Insurance Reporting & Payments.

State Income Tax Withholding

Partner: Alabama Department of Revenue
Formula For Computing Alabama Withholding Tax (see page 7)
Alabama Employee's Withholding Tax Exemption Certificate: Form A-4

For more details, see Filing State Income Taxes, W-2s, and 1099s