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Does Alabama require quarterly estimated tax payments?

Yes. If the corporation’s tax liability is $500 or more, quarterly estimated tax payments are required to be made by the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months of the tax year. Please refer to Alabama Code Section 40-18-80.1 for details on the specific requirements.

Yes. If the corporation’s tax liability is $500 or more, quarterly estimated tax payments are required to be made by the 15th day of the 4th, 6th, 9th, and 12th months of the tax year. Please refer to Alabama Code Section 40-18-80.1 for details on the specific requirements.

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If the payment is $750 or more, payments must be made electronically. For more information, visit ALDOR’s Make A Payment Page or call the EFT unit at 1-877-256-2447 or 334-353-7659.

New taxpayers, who have recently created a corporate income tax account, will receive an Online Filing Information letter. The Online Filing Information letter is for information purposes only and provides the taxpayer with the account number, Sign-on ID, and Access Code which will allow the taxpayer to create an account at My Alabama Taxes.

NOTE: Corporate income tax returns cannot be filed on My Alabama Taxes.

Electronic Payment Options Available:

  • ACH Credit – Taxpayers may remit tax payments by electronic funds transfer (EFT). The taxpayer must be pre-approved by ALDOR. To register, complete and submit Form EFT: EFT Authorization Agreement Form or call the EFT unit at 1-877-256-2447 or 334-353-7659.  For more information on EFT, please go to ALDOR’s Pay by EFT/ACH Page.
  • ACH Debit – Taxpayers making e-payments via ACH Debit must have a Sign On ID and Access Code to login to  My Alabama Taxes. Pre-registration is not necessary to make a payment on an invoice or assessment.

New taxpayers, who have recently registered with the Alabama Secretary of State, will receive an Online Filing Information letter. The Online Filing Information letter is for “information purposes” and provides the taxpayer with a Sign On ID and Access Code which permits access to My Alabama Taxes.

  • Alabama Interactive – ALDOR will accept e-payments for estimated and automatic extension payments through Alabama Interactive. Visit Tax Estimation or Tax Extension .

Payments less than $750 not remitted electronically must be remitted with Form BIT-V. DO NOT MAIL FORM BIT-V IF THE PAYMENT IS REMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. To obtain Form BIT-V visit revenue.alabama.gov.

 

View information on the Small Business Health Premiums Deduction (Act 2008-559, amended by Act 2011-155). View Form 4020- Small Business Health Insurance Deduction Information.

View information regarding Alabama Consolidated Income Tax Returns.

C-corporations, and those LLCs that have elected to file as a c-corporation, doing business in Alabama or deriving income from sources within Alabama, including income from property located in Alabama and on every corporation licensed or qualified to transact business in Alabama except for those corporations specifically exempted by §40-18-32.

Yes. If the company has registered or qualified to do business in the state, a Form 20C is required to report no activity and/or business activity as provided by Sections 40-18-2 and 40-18-31, Code of Alabama 1975.

Yes. If an extension has been granted for federal purposes, the extension is also granted for Alabama purposes; the Federal Form 7004 must be submitted with the Form 20C.

NOTE: This is an extension for filing purposes ONLY. The full amount of the tax liability is due by the original due date of the return.