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How do I close my Alabama withholding tax account?

To close your withholding tax account, log in to My Alabama Taxes and complete the following steps:

  1. Select Other Actions.
  2. Under Feedback, select Ask a Question.
  3. Select Withholding Tax.
  4. Select the filing period that should be the final filing period for the account.
  5. Select any available message type.
  6. Enter Close Withholding Tax Account in the Subject line.
  7. Enter a brief message requesting that the withholding tax account be closed.
  8. Submit the request.
Related FAQs in Closing Withholding Account, Withholding Tax

Yes, if any withholding tax returns were filed during the tax year. This includes returns reporting zero withholding tax.

If any returns were filed during the tax year, a final Form A-3, Annual Reconciliation of Alabama Income Tax Withheld, must be filed for that tax year.

Once the account has been closed, you will receive a response through My Alabama Taxes confirming the closure.

A letter confirming the account closure will also be mailed to you for your records.

To close your withholding tax account, log in to My Alabama Taxes and complete the following steps:

  1. Select Other Actions.
  2. Under Feedback, select Ask a Question.
  3. Select Withholding Tax.
  4. Select the filing period that should be the final filing period for the account.
  5. Select any available message type.
  6. Enter Close Withholding Tax Account in the Subject line.
  7. Enter a brief message requesting that the withholding tax account be closed.
  8. Submit the request.