States/Alabama/Local Jurisdictions

Alabama Local Occupational Taxes

Several Alabama cities and counties levy occupational taxes on wages. These are typically work-location based taxes withheld by employers.

4+
Taxing Jurisdictions
2.0%
Highest Rate
Work
Location Based
Quarterly
Filing Frequency

Alabama Occupational Tax Rules

Work location: Alabama local taxes are generally based on where work is performed.

Occupational license: Some cities call this an occupational license tax or occupational tax.

Employer withholding: Employers must register with each locality and withhold tax from employee wages.

Limited localities: Unlike Ohio or Pennsylvania, relatively few Alabama localities have occupational taxes.

Localities with Occupational Tax