1040 Alabama electronic filing information

State contact information

If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.

Alabama Department of Revenue

Income Tax Electronic Filing Center

P.O. Box 327450

Montgomery, AL 36132

Website
: www.revenue.alabama.gov

Email
: tavares.mathews@revenue.alabama.gov

Phone
: 334-353-9497

Tax Refund Inquiries
: 855-894-7391

E-filing information	Details
Grace period	10 calendar days
E-filing mandate	You'll need to e-file if you're preparing 11 or more returns. Mail Form EOO with paper return to opt out.
Accepts state-only filings	No
Return types accepted	Resident Part-year resident Nonresident Estimate Payments Extensions PPT Business Privilege Tax (except when amending)
Return types not accepted	Amended BPT-V Business Privilege Tax extension BPT-IN Initial Privilege Tax
Accepts returns with these conditions	Refund Zero balance (except extensions) Balance due
Direct deposit of refunds	Yes
Accepted forms of payment	Direct debit (EFW) Check Credit card
Signature requirements	ERO retains AL-8453 for 3 years. PIN is not allowed as signature.
Drivers license requirements	Alabama requires a drivers license or state ID for both the taxpayer and spouse when you file electronically.
Supports PDF attachments	Yes
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing	Current tax year and two prior tax years
Special considerations	If you need to e-file the Alabama return separately, you must transmit the federal return first. See Publication 4163 Alabama ERO Handbook