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What are the filing requirements when filing on behalf of an employer or withholding agent.

Accountants and tax filing services who file withholding tax returns and payments on behalf of employers must register with the ADOR as a bulk filer and must utilize their bulk filer registration when filing withholding tax returns on behalf of their clients. View more information concerning Bulk Filing.

Accountants and tax filing services who file withholding tax returns and payments on behalf of employers must register with the ADOR as a bulk filer and must utilize their bulk filer registration when filing withholding tax returns on behalf of their clients. View more information concerning Bulk Filing.

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Follow the steps below to correct a previously filed Monthly A-6, Quarterly A-1, or Annual A-3 return:

  1. Log in to My Alabama Taxes.
    • Select “Ask a Question” under “Feedback.”
    • Provide the correct filing period(s), return(s), and amount(s) to amend.
  2. Optional – Submit a copy of the amended return.
    • You may scan and attach a copy of your amended return(s) to your request. Clearly write “Amended” at the top of your return(s).
    • You may also fax a copy of your request and return(s) marked “Amended” to 334-242-0112.
  3. If correcting the Alabama state tax amount on an employee’s W-2 Form:
    • Submit the amended Annual A-3 return.
    • Provide the W-2C form(s) so that the original W-2 form(s) can be amended.
  4. If correcting Alabama state wages only:
    • An amended Annual A-3 is not required.
    • Submit only the amended W-2C form(s).

Important: Be sure the correct filing period(s), return(s), and amount(s) are clearly identified so the corrections can be applied to the proper return(s).

 

The Alabama Department of Revenue offers a FREE electronic service, My Alabama Taxes (MAT), for filing and remitting withholding tax. MAT is an online filing system developed to allow taxpayers to file and pay their withholding tax electronically.

If you are unable to access your account via the Internet, please contact the Department at (334) 242-1300. In order to access your account via My Alabama Taxes (MAT), you will need your withholding tax account number and Sign On ID and Access Code provided by the Department to sign up in MAT.

Yes, if your business entity type changed, you will need to apply for a new state withholding tax account number by filing the Combined Registration/Application.

Please view your account online through My Alabama Taxes (MAT) to verify receipt of payment. Since checks take longer to process the Department encourages employers to electronically file and pay. Payments of $750 or more are required to be filed and paid electronically.

Contact the Withholding Tax Section at (334) 242-1300 or your local Taxpayer Service Center. Please include the following information: employer’s name, address, phone number and number of employees.

If your federal identification number changes, you will need to apply for a new state withholding tax account number by filing the Combined Registration/Application available online.