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      Alabama: How to Manage Your Employer Payroll Tax Accounts

      This guide provides essential information on registering, managing, and troubleshooting both State Income Tax (SIT) and State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) accounts in Alabama.

      State: Alabama (AL)

      SIT (State Income Tax)

      Portal Link: Alabama Department of Revenue Portal

      • Filing Frequency: Monthly/Quarterly
      • New Employer Rate: Not Applicable (N/A)
      • ID # Format:
        • R999999999
        • 0000999999
      • Phone #: (334) 242-1300
      • New Registration Estimated Processing Time: 3-5 business days
      • Delivery Method: Mail

      SUI (State Unemployment Insurance) 

      Portal Link: Alabama Department of Labor

      • Filing Frequency: Quarterly
      • New Employer Rate: 2.70%
      • ID # Format: 9999999999
      • Phone #: (334) 954-4701
      • New Registration Estimated Processing Time: Immediate
      • Delivery Method: Online

      Registration Process

      Just hired your first employee in a new state or local jurisdiction?
      Or have you received a notice requesting tax details for a new account?

      The links below will take you directly to the tax authority sites where you can register for new payroll tax accounts quickly and easily.

      SIT Registration

      SUI Registration

      Third-Party Administrator (TPA)

      • TPA Required for SIT: Yes, managed through My Alabama Taxes (MAT).
      • TPA Required for SUI: Yes, follow process below: 

      The Alabama Department of Labor (DOL) requires you to submit a notarized Power of Attorney (POA) form. You must do this before GoCo Embedded Payroll can file and pay your Alabama unemployment taxes. 

      Notarize the pre-filled POA form and update online in the Alabama DOL Portal by following these steps: 

      1. Click Taxes & compliance and select Tax setup.  
      2. Scroll to “Alabama Tax Setup” and click Manage Taxes. 
      3. Select the blue Edit pen next to “Submit DOL POA Form”. 
      4. Click on the pre-filled Power of Attorney (POA) form. 
      5. Print the pre-filled Power of Attorney (POA) form. 
      6. Complete the pre-filled form by: 
        • Only  marking the “Tax (Limited)” box. 
        • Entering your signatory's printed name on the line that says: "...the said_____________ has caused this instrument to...." 
        • In the signature date lines: 
          • Enter first the day of the month; 
          • Then the month; 
          • Then the year of the signature.  
        • Have your authorized signatory sign in the presence of a notary. They should sign on the “Duly Qualified Officer” line.  
          • Your signatory must include their valid title on the “Title” line. Valid titles include: 
          • Owner 
          • Officer 
          • Partner 
          • President 
          • Vice president 
        • The notary should place their notary seal in the designated space.  
          • The notary should sign on the “Notary Public” line.
      7. After notarizing the POA: 
      • Fax it to the Alabama DOL at (334) 956-7496.  

      If you have questions about completing the form, call the agency at (334) 954-4741 or (800) 548-2546 or you can reach out to GoCo Support. 

      For more information How to set up GoCo Embedded as my payroll agent

      Forms We File

      • Alabama Quarterly W/H Return (AL A-1)
      • Alabama Annual W/H Reconciliation (AL A-3)
      • Alabama Department of Revenue Monthly Return (AL A-6)
      • Wage and Tax Statement (State W2)
      • AL New Hire Report
      • Alabama Quarterly Contribution (AL UC-CR4)
      • Various local returns

      For any additional questions, please reach out to us at support@goco.io 💚

      Disclaimer:

      This article is not to be taken as tax, legal, benefits, financial, or HR advice. Since rules and regulations change over time and can vary by location, consult a lawyer or HR expert for specific guidance.

      Information Updated 01.06.24