Alabama vs Florida Income Tax — 2026
A single filer earning $100,000 pays $4,760 less per year in Florida than in Alabama — $397 a month. Alabama charges $4,760; Florida charges $0.
Why this pair has a page: bordering states.
The bill at every income
Single filer, standard deduction, no dependents. State income tax only.
| Gross income | Alabama tax | Florida tax | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $2,260 | $0 | $2,260 less in FL |
| $75,000 | $3,510 | $0 | $3,510 less in FL |
| $100,000 | $4,760 | $0 | $4,760 less in FL |
| $150,000 | $7,260 | $0 | $7,260 less in FL |
| $250,000 | $12,260 | $0 | $12,260 less in FL |
| $500,000 | $24,760 | $0 | $24,760 less in FL |
| $1,000,000 | $49,760 | $0 | $49,760 less in FL |
How the two systems differ
| Alabama | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Tax structure | Graduated | No income tax |
| Top marginal rate | 5% | None |
| Number of brackets | 3 | — |
| Standard deduction (single) | $3,000 | — |
| Personal exemption | $1,500 | — |
| Local income taxes | Yes | No |
| Capital gains | ordinary | none |
| Population (2024) | 5,157,699 | 23,372,215 |
By filing status
| Filing status | Alabama | Florida | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $4,760 | $0 | $4,760 less in FL |
| Married filing jointly | $4,520 | $0 | $4,520 less in FL |
| Married filing separately | $4,760 | $0 | $4,760 less in FL |
| Head of household | $4,685 | $0 | $4,685 less in FL |
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At $100,000 as a single filer, Florida costs $4,760 less per year than Alabama — $397 a month.
| Alabama | Florida | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State income tax | $4,760 | $0 | $4,760 |
| Per month | $397 | $0 | $397 |
| Effective rate | 4.76% | 0.00% | 4.76 pts |
| Marginal rate | 5% | None | 5.00 pts |
| Standard deduction | $2,500 | — | $2,500 |
| Taxable income | $96,000 | — | $96,000 |
| Tax structure | Graduated | No income tax | |
| Local income taxes | Yes | No |
Local taxes are not included above. Alabama has localities that levy their own income tax on top of the state figure. See each state page for the rates that apply.
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What this comparison leaves out
Sources for both states
- 1.Alabama Department of RevenueState revenue departmentWithholding Tax Tables and Instructions for Employers and Withholding Agents (Revised January 2026)Retrieved
- 2.Tax FoundationResearch organisation (cross-check)Alabama Tax Rates & RankingsRetrieved · Cross-check: "Alabama has a graduated state individual income tax, with rates ranging from 2.00 percent to 5.00 percent."
- 3.Florida Department of RevenueState revenue departmentFAQ: Do I have to file a personal income tax return in Florida?Retrieved · States: "Florida does not impose a personal income tax, so there are no filing requirements."
- 4.Florida Legislature (Florida Senate)State statuteFlorida Constitution, Article VII, Section 5 - Estate, inheritance and income taxesRetrieved · Art. VII, s. 5(a): "No tax upon estates or inheritances or upon the income of natural persons who are residents or citizens of the state shall be levied by the state, or under its authority, in excess of the aggregate of amounts which may be allowed to be credited upon or deducted from any similar tax levied by the United States or any state."
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