Employment Tax Jobs in Alabama

We're tracking 2 live employment tax roles in Alabama.

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Employment Tax Consulting and Recovery - Manager, Sr. Consultant, Consultant

Ryan•Pleasant Groves, Alabama, United States …$85k – $165kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago
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Employment Tax Consulting and Recovery - Manager, Sr. Consultant, Consultant

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Pleasant Groves, Alabama, United States …$105k – $185kAI est.
Posted 30+ days ago

About this market

Market context

Employment tax in Alabama encompasses state-level payroll-related taxes that employers are responsible for withholding, reporting, and remitting. This includes state income tax withholding and unemployment insurance contributions.

Employers in Alabama are generally required to withhold Alabama state income tax from employee wages and remit these amounts to the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADR). Quarterly unemployment insurance contributions are paid to the Alabama Department of Labor (ALDOL) under the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law. The unemployment tax rate varies for employers, with new employers typically assigned a rate for their initial period, which can then fluctuate based on claims experience.

What's driving demand

  • New Business Formations
  • Workforce Growth
  • Changes in State Tax Law
  • Increased Enforcement by ALDOL/ADR

Regulatory timeline

  • 2024-01-01Adjustments to Unemployment Compensation Weekly Benefit AmountsIn Effect
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  • 2023-06-01Act 2023-417 (Taxpayer Advocate Program)Enacted
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Credentials that matter

  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)essential
  • Enrolled Agent (EA)valued
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)essential

Skills & tools

Payroll Software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll)Alabama iFile (ADR)Alabama Unemployment Compensation Online (ALDOL)Microsoft ExcelTax Research Software

Frequently asked

What is employment tax in Alabama?
Employment tax in Alabama encompasses state-level payroll-related taxes that employers are responsible for withholding, reporting, and remitting. This includes state income tax withholding and unemployment insurance contributions.
How does employment tax work in Alabama?
Employers in Alabama are generally required to withhold Alabama state income tax from employee wages and remit these amounts to the Alabama Department of Revenue (ADR). Quarterly unemployment insurance contributions are paid to the Alabama Department of Labor (ALDOL) under the Alabama Unemployment Compensation Law. The unemployment tax rate varies for employers, with new employers typically assigned a rate for their initial period, which can then fluctuate based on claims experience.
What credentials matter for Alabama Employment Tax roles?
Employers most often look for: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Payroll Professional (CPP), Enrolled Agent (EA).
Which tools and systems appear in Alabama Employment Tax job specs?
Commonly cited: Payroll Software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks Payroll), Alabama iFile (ADR), Alabama Unemployment Compensation Online (ALDOL), Microsoft Excel, Tax Research Software.
How many Alabama Employment Tax roles are live right now?
2 live roles on taxjobs.ai.