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File Alabama Taxes Effortlessly

Complete your A-1, A-6, A-3, and UC-CR4 forms online. Never miss a deadline.

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Alabama Employer Withholding Overview

Simplify your Alabama tax filing with our comprehensive platform

Employer Account Number Format

0123456789

10 digits format

R001234567

Begins with "R00" followed by 7 digits

This number is required to file withholding tax forms and make payments.

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Easy Filing

File all required forms online in minutes

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Auto Reminders

Never miss a deadline with smart notifications

100% Compliant

Stay aligned with Alabama Department of Revenue requirements

Forms & Filing

Complete all Alabama withholding forms online with automated calculations

Form A-1

Employer's Quarterly Withholding Return

Quarterly Due: Last day of month following quarter

Form A-6

Employer's Monthly Withholding Return

Monthly Due: 15th of following month

Form A-3

Annual Reconciliation

Annually Due: January 31
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Filing Criteria

  • • File Form A-6 if you withhold ,000+ monthly
  • • File Form A-1 if monthly liability is under ,000
  • • Must file even with zero withholding
  • • Payments submitted with returns
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Quick Tip

Even with no withholding, file a return to maintain compliance.

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Alabama Unemployment Insurance

Quarterly filing made simple with automated calculations and deadline reminders

SUI Filing Requirements

Required Forms

UC-CR4 & UC-CR4A (Continuation)

Filing Schedule

Quarterly - Due by the last day of the month following quarter end

Tax Rate Range

0.20% to 5.40% based on experience rating

Taxable Wage Base

$8,000 per employee annually

Important Note

Even with zero wages, you must file quarterly returns to maintain compliance

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Quarterly Deadlines

  • Q1: April 30
  • Q2: July 31
  • Q3: October 31
  • Q4: January 31

How It Works

Three simple steps to file your Alabama taxes with confidence

1

Connect Your Data

Import payroll data or enter details manually. Our system validates formats automatically.

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Review & Calculate

Check pre-filled forms with automatic calculations for withholding and unemployment taxes.

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File & Pay

Submit forms directly to Alabama agencies with integrated payment processing.

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Smart Automation Features

Automatic Form Selection

System determines whether to file A-1 or A-6 based on your monthly withholding amounts.

  • • ,000+ monthly → Form A-6
  • • Under ,000 → Form A-1
  • • Annual A-3 reconciliation

Deadline Management

Never miss a deadline with automated reminders and calendar integration.

  • • 7-day advance notifications
  • • Auto-schedule payments
  • • Zero-filing reminders

Deadlines

Never miss an Alabama tax deadline again

2024 Filing Calendar

Form A-6

Monthly Withholding

15th of next month

Form A-1

Quarterly Withholding

Last day of month after quarter

UC-CR4

Quarterly Unemployment

Last day of month after quarter

Form A-3

Annual Reconciliation

January 31

Upcoming Deadlines

Q4 2024 A-1: January 31, 2025

Q4 2024 UC-CR4: January 31, 2025

2024 A-3: January 31, 2025

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Penalty Avoidance

Late filing penalties start at $50 minimum or 10% of tax due, whichever is greater.

Features

Everything you need for effortless Alabama tax compliance

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Smart Form Selection

Automatically determines correct forms based on your withholding amounts and filing frequency.

  • Auto-detect A-1 vs A-6
  • Annual A-3 reconciliation
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Deadline Management

Never miss a filing deadline with automated reminders and calendar integration.

  • 7-day advance alerts
  • Zero-filing notifications
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Error Prevention

Built-in validation catches errors before submission to prevent rejections and penalties.

  • Real-time validation
  • Penalty calculator

All Features Included

Filing

A-1, A-6, A-3, UC-CR4

Calculations

Withholding & SUI

Payments

Integrated processing

Support

Alabama-specific help

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