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File Alabama Payroll
Taxes in Minutes
Stay compliant with the new hire reporting, withholding, and
unemployment insurance taxes.
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 Filing Requirements for New Hire, Withholding, and Unemployment
Stay compliant with Alabama’s new hire, withholding, and unemployment filing requirements—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. |
| Withholding (A-1/A-6) | All employers withholding Alabama income tax must file. Even if no tax was withheld, a return must be filed. |
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| Unemployment Insurance (UC-CR4) | 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
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 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.
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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!
Alabama Payroll Tax Filing — Simple, Transparent Pricing
Pay for more than filing—accuracy, right outcome, and peace of mind.
| Forms | Price per Form* |
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| New Hire Reporting | $1 / Employee |
| Withholding Form (A-1/A-6) | $5.95 |
| Unemployment Wage Report (Form UC-CR4/UC-10-R) | $5.95 |
| Annual Reconciliation (Form A-3) | $5.95 |
Penalties and Corrections for New Hire, Withholding, and Unemployment
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, Alabama follows federal guidelines and does not require the reporting of independent contractors through the New Hire Program.
Use Form A-6 when monthly withholding exceeds certain thresholds (typically over $1,000) and Form A-1 for quarterly reconciliation of withholding tax. Both are filed through the Alabama Department of Revenue.
You must ensure your withholding returns are still filed on time via My Alabama Taxes or upload files yourself; software delays do not extend statewide deadlines.
Alabama provides an official bulk file layout for A-1/A-6 that must be used for electronic uploads.
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 — quarterly Contribution and Wage Reports (Form UC-CR4) must be filed online via the ADOL eGov system. Paper filings are not accepted for these reports.
If you encounter issues with filing UI reports electronically (UC-CR4), you can contact the Audit and Cashiering Unit at the Alabama Department of Labor for assistance.
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