Alabama Tax Filing Requirements
Whether you need to file a Alabama state tax return or not depends on your marital status, filing status, and gross income. Individuals who are residents of Alabama are subject to tax on their entire income whether earned within or outside Alabama state.
Student?s Income A student?s income is fully taxable to the same extent as other individuals who are required to file a return. The dependent or student can claim a personal exemption, and his or her parents may claim a dependent exemption if they provided more than 50% of his or her total support.
Refunds. You must file a tax return to get any refund from Alabama state, irrespective of the gross income limit for the filing tax return.
You must file a Tax Return, if your income exceeds the limit for the filing status.
A Resident
| Filing Status | Income Limit |
| S | 4000 |
| MFS | 5250 |
| HH | 7700 |
| MFJ | 10500 |
A Non-Resident
| Filing Status | Income Limit |
| S | 1500 |
| MFS | 1500 |
| HH | 3000 |
| MFJ | 3000 |
A Part Year Resident
| Filing Status | Income Limit |
| S | 4000 |
| MFS | 5250 |
| HH | 7700 |
| MFJ | 10500 |