Alabama Income
Tax Rates & Rules
Alabama has a progressive state income tax with rates up to 5%. Here's how the brackets break down.
Alabama Income Tax Brackets
2025 tax year rates, most recently confirmed by the state Department of Revenue.
Single / Individual
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $500 | 2% |
| $500 – $3,000 | 4% |
| Over $3,000 | 5% |
Married Filing Jointly
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $1,000 | 2% |
| $1,000 – $6,000 | 4% |
| Over $6,000 | 5% |
Alabama's top rate is capped at 5% by the state constitution. A sliding-scale standard deduction and a deduction for federal income tax paid can further reduce effective rates; those adjustments are not modeled in this simplified bracket view.
Sources: Alabama Dept. of Revenue — Individual Income Tax Rate FAQ. Last verified: August 14, 2026.
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