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Easily file Alabama payroll tax forms, including new hire reports, withholding
tax forms, and unemployment insurance wage reports - all from one secure place.
Form NHR
Deadline: Within 7 days of hire
Form A-1
Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Form A-6
15th of the following month
Form UC-CR4
Apr 30, Jul 31, Oct 31, Jan 31
Alabama Payroll Filing Requirements for New Hire Reporting, Withholding,
and Unemployment Insurance
Stay compliant with Alabama payroll tax filing requirements for new hire reporting, withholding tax, and
unemployment insurance - on time, every time.
| Forms | Filing Requirements | Filing Methods | Due Date |
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| New Hire Report | All Alabama employers must report newly hired, recalled, or rehired employees. This includes government, nonprofits, and private businesses. |
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Within 7 calendar days of the employee's first day of work or reemployment. |
| Form A-1 - Employer’s Quarterly Return of Income Tax Withheld | Employers use Form A-1 to report Alabama income tax withheld from employees’ wages each quarter. Even if no Alabama income tax is withheld, a return must still be filed. |
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Form A-1 is due by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter.
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| Form A-6 - Employer’s Monthly Return of Income Tax Withheld | Employers use Form A-6 to report the number of employees from whose wages Alabama income tax was withheld and the total Alabama income tax withheld during the month. | Form A-6 is due by the 15th of the following month (if withheld > $1,000). | |
| Form UC-CR4 - Quarterly Wage Report | All Alabama employers with one or more workers in covered employment must file Form UC-CR4/UC-10-R quarterly. |
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Alabama Annual Withholding Reconciliation Form A-3
Understand Alabama’s additional filing requirements and stay compliant.
| Filing Requirement | Used to reconcile total Alabama income tax withheld during the year with payments submitted via Forms A-1 and A-6. Reconciles exactly with W-2s. |
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| Due Date | January 31st of the following year. |
| What to Include | Summary of total wages, total tax withheld, and total payments made. Must accompany employee Forms W-2. |
| Filing Method | Electronic filing via the MAT portal is strongly encouraged. Reconciles with both A-1/A-6 filings and issued W-2s. |
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Information Required to File AL New Hire Reports, Form A-1 & A-6, and Form UC-CR4
Know what information you need to file Alabama payroll forms accurately.
What to Report in New Hire?
- Employee's legal full name
- Employee's physical address
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Date of hire
- FEIN, employer name & address
- State of hire (for multi-state employers)
What to Report in Forms A-1 & A-6?
- Business name and physical address
- Withholding tax account number (FEIN/assigned identifier)
- Total wages subject to Alabama income tax
- Amount of Alabama income tax withheld
from wages
What to Report in Form UC-CR4?
- Total gross wages paid during the quarter
- Taxable wages (up to the $8,000 wage base)
- Legal business name & Alabama UI Account Number
- Federal Employer Identification
Number (FEIN) - Reporting quarter and year
- Quarterly Contribution Data
(based on tax rate)
How to File Payroll Tax Forms with the State of Alabama?
Create a free TaxBandits account and follow these simple steps to e-file your Alabama forms efficiently.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire, withholding Forms A-1 or A-6, and unemployment insurance
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and withholding amounts.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and
approved filing.
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Step 1: Choose the Required Form
Select the type of form you want to file. This includes new hire, withholding Forms A-1 or A-6, and unemployment insurance Form UC-CR4.
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Step 2: Enter the Required Tax Details
Complete the chosen form with the required information that applies to your business, such as employee wages and withholding amounts.
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Step 3: Review and Transmit
Review your form and transmit it to the appropriate state agencies through TaxBandits for a secure and approved filing.
Start e-filing with Alabama today - TaxBandits makes it quick and easy!
Why Choose TaxBandits for Alabama Payroll Filing?
Simplify payroll compliance with one platform for filing, guidance, review, and ongoing filing support.
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Need multiple service providers
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File everything in one place
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Difficult to prepare forms
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Guided support from start to finish
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Prone to filing errors
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Greater accuracy in error checks
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Limited guidance on rejections
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Free retransmission
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Hard to keep track of multiple businesses
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Centralized filing management
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Simplify every step of your Alabama payroll filing with TaxBandits
Alabama Payroll Tax Filing - Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay for more than filing - get accuracy, the right outcome, and peace of mind.
| No of Forms | First Form | Next 3 Forms | 5-25 Forms | 26-50 Forms | 51-100 Forms | 101-500 Forms | 501-1000 Forms |
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| New Hire Reporting | $1 / Employee | ||||||
| Withholding Form (A-1/A-6) | $5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
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Unemployment Wage Report (Form UC-CR4/UC-10-R) |
$5.95 | $5.25 | $4.75 | $4.25 | $3.75 | $3.25 | $3.00 |
For high-volume filing, call us at (704) 684-4758 for customized pricing.
Penalties and Corrections for New Hire, Withholding, and Unemployment Insurance
Know the penalties and how to correct errors before they impact compliance.
| Form | Penalties | Corrections |
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| New Hire Report |
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Corrections to previously submitted new hire reports should be made through the Alabama New Hire Reporting Portal in accordance with the system’s procedures. |
| Form A-1 & A-6 |
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If an error is found (e.g., underreported wages), file an amended return through the MAT portal following the ADOR’s instructions. |
| Form UC-CR4 |
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Submit a corrected wage report through the Alabama UI online system (Form UC-10-C). Update incorrect wages or contribution calculations and pay any additional tax. |
Beyond State Payroll Filing: Simplifying All Your Tax Needs
At TaxBandits, we simplify more than just state payroll filings. From Form 941 to 1099, W-2, and beyond, we make tax filing easier for businesses of all sizes. Our platform streamlines federal and state compliance, saving you time and reducing errors, so you can focus on growing your business.
Let TaxBandits Make Your Alabama Payroll Filing Easy
We offer a comprehensive solution to meet all your state payroll compliance needs.
- New Hire Reporting
- Forms A-1 & A-6
- Forms UC-CR4 & UC-10-R
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all employers are required to report newly hired and recalled employees. There are no exemptions for any employer type (including non-profits, governments, and religious entities).
A newly hired employee is someone who has never been previously employed by the employer or who has returned after a separation of at least 60 consecutive days. The report must include full name, SSN, address, date of hire, and employer information.
No. Independent contractors are not required to be reported through Alabama's New Hire Program. The reporting requirement applies to employees who meet Alabama's new-hire or rehire criteria.
Employers must report new hires and qualifying rehires within 7 calendar days of the employee's first day of work or reemployment.
Reporting within the required timeframe helps employers remain compliant with Alabama new hire reporting requirements and ensures the state receives the employee information promptly.
Your Alabama withholding tax liability determines whether you should file Form A-1 or
Form A-6.
- Form A-6 is used for monthly reporting when total employee withholding exceeds $1,000 in either the first or second month of a calendar quarter.
- Employers classified as quarterly filers use Form A-1 to report their withholding tax for the quarter.
Yes. Alabama withholding returns are required for the applicable filing period even when no Alabama income tax was withheld. Employers should still submit the required return rather than assuming that a zero withholding amount means no filing is necessary
Employers can prepare, file, and pay Forms A-1 and A-6 online through My Alabama Taxes (MAT). Employers must file and pay payments of $750 or more electronically.
For eligible paper filings, employers can submit the return and payment by mail to the Alabama Department of Revenue's Income Tax Administration Division, Withholding Tax Section.
The due date depends on which Alabama withholding tax return the employer must file.
Form A-1 is due by the last day of the month following the end of each quarter:
- Q1 (January–March): April 30
- Q2 (April–June): July 31
- Q3 (July–September): October 31
- Q4 (October–December): January 31
Form A-6 is due by the 15th of the month following the month being reported. For example, the January Form A-6 is due by February 15.
To correct previously submitted quarterly UI reports or wage data, employers must complete and submit Form UC-10-C (Statement to Correct Information) online via the
ADOL eGov portal.
No. Alabama quarterly Contribution and Wage Reports (Form UC-CR4) must be filed electronically through the Alabama Department of Labor (ADOL) eGov system. Employers cannot submit these quarterly UI wage reports on paper.
- Form UC-CR4 is the quarterly contribution and wage report used to report Alabama unemployment insurance wages and calculate the contribution due.
- Form UC-10-R provides the employee wage information associated with the quarterly unemployment filing. Both forms are part of Alabama’s quarterly unemployment insurance reporting requirements.
Form UC-CR4 is filed quarterly, with the report generally due by the last day of the month following the end of the quarter.
The quarterly deadlines are:
- Q1 (January–March): April 30
- Q2 (April–June): July 31
- Q3 (July–September): October 31
- Q4 (October–December): January 31
Employers should submit both the wage information and the required unemployment insurance payment by the applicable deadline.
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