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Alabama - W2 State Filing Requirements

The Alabama Department of Revenue mandates filing W-2 forms for wages paid to employees within the state of Alabama.

Alabama State ID Format
 

• 10-Digit Numeric Format: A sequence of 10 digits. Example: 0000123456

• "R" Prefix Format: The letter "R" followed by 9 digits. Example: R007999999

Filing Criteria and Requirements

Criteria 1: If Alabama state tax is withheld

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

  • You must file a W-2 directly with the state.

• Additional Form Required: Reconciliation Form A-3

  • If you file W-2 state forms with TaxBandits, we support Form A-3 at no additional cost.

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

Criteria 2: If no Alabama state tax is withheld

• Filing Method: Direct State Filing

  • You must file a W-2 directly with the state.

• Additional Form Required: Not required

• Deadline: January 31, 2025

For more information about Alabama's W-2 filing requirements, click here.