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W-2 E-Filing: Alabama

Nina Tchistiakova Updated by Nina Tchistiakova

Due date

January 31

E-filing threshold

Mandatory

Filing options

Electronic filing

Transmittal form

Annual Reconciliation Form A-3 input screen will display online after file is transmitted .

Required file name

Any name with “.txt” at the end

E-filing website

https://myalabamataxes.alabama.gov/_/

Contact

Laura Walden

334-242-1301

lwalden@revenue.alabama.gov

Submitting files

Alabama accepts electronic filing for Prior Years.
Alabama Corrections must be paper filed.
The e-file add on does not support 1099 filing for Alabama.

Employers and filing agents who have issued 25 or more Alabama W-2s must electronically file this information through the Department's Website.

Payroll Services must use their Agent account information to electronically file and pay for clients. To apply to become a Bulk Filer go to https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/individual-corporate/withholding-bulk-filing/.

You must submit one file containing the W–2 information and one file containing the corresponding A–3 information for the companies submitted in the W–2 file. Each file must contain all returns for the accounts being filed during the filing session. Multiple files (A3 or W2) for one company are not permitted. If you withhold from 1099 distributions, then that information must be included in your file upload. For example, you may not submit 10 statements, then return and submit 10 more statements in another file. Files must be complete and filed as one submission.

 If filing electronically, MAT will not allow a W2 filing without the A3 Annual Reconciliation.

Alabama does not allow duplicate electronic filings. All amended returns must be mailed or faxed to them to make the changes or corrections. If a 2nd electronic file is sent, it will not go through and the sender will receive a rejected/error file.

Completion of the A-3 Annual Reconciliation: Upon successfully entering or uploading the W-2, you must complete Form A-3 online. All fields on Form A-3 are required and must be entered on the form. After the information is entered, click Calculate in the Paperless Filing system or OK in My Alabama Taxes. The system will compare the number of employee wage statements entered on Form A-3 to the number of W-2 and/or 1099 statements filed and the amount reported on Block 2 will be compared to the sum of the State Income Tax Withheld on the W-2 and/or 1099 statements filed. Form A-3 will not be accepted if these amounts do not agree. Click Submit to receive a confirmation number and print the confirmation page for your record. Your information will not be received processed until you have received a confirmation number.

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