Retirement Tax Breakdown for Alabama Residents

Complete Alabama retirement tax guide: income tax rates, capital gains treatment, Social Security and pension taxation, property taxes, and sales tax. Overall retiree-friendliness rank: #12 of 51.

State Income Tax
5% top rate

3 bracket(s)

Capital Gains Rate
5%

Treated as ordinary income

Property Tax Rate
0.4%

#47 (Highest)

Sales Tax Rate
5.2%

State 4% + local avg 5.2%

Tax-Friendly State

Alabama is very retirement-friendly. No tax on Social Security, pensions are exempt, and property taxes are among the lowest in the nation.

Retirement Income Taxation

Social Security

Not taxed

Pension Income

Not taxed

Retirement Exemption

None

Tax Comparison Summary

State income tax5% top
Capital gains5%
Property tax0.4% effective
Sales tax5.2% combined
Overall retiree rank#12 of 51

Alabama Income Tax Brackets

State Tax Bracket Schedule

RateFromTo
2%$0$500
4%$500$3,000
5%$3,000No limit

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