Alabama business privilege tax return

File the business privilege tax return with the Alabama Department of Revenue and pay the fee (Tax computed on net worth; entities owing $100 or less are exempt from the tax and from filing since 2024).

When: By the 15th day of the 3rd month after the fiscal year ends (March 15 for a calendar year).
Agency: Alabama Department of Revenue
Form: Form PPT
Applies to: Partnerships registered in Alabama.
Fee: Tax computed on net worth; entities owing $100 or less are exempt from the tax and from filing since 2024
If missed: 10% of the tax for late filing, plus interest
Source: www.revenue.alabama.gov, read October 22, 2026

Jay explains

Alabama no longer requires a separate annual report with the Secretary of State for domestic entities. LLCs, S corporations and limited partnerships file the business privilege tax return on Form PPT with the Department of Revenue, due by the 15th day of the third month after the year ends. Since the 2024 tax year, an entity whose tax would be $100 or less owes nothing and does not file. A general partnership that never registered with the state files no annual report in most states.

Next dates

For a calendar year company. Shown as the agency states them; if a date falls on a weekend, file before it.

March 15, 2027
March 15, 2028

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