Live in Alabama, work in Florida
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State income tax: $4,102 a year
Living in Alabama and working in Florida, you'd pay about $4,102 in state income tax on $100,000 of wages.
Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
State tax at different salaries
| Wages | To FL | To AL | Total | If you worked in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $0 | $2,069 | $2,069 | $2,069 |
| $75,000 | $0 | $3,127 | $3,127 | $3,127 |
| $100,000 | $0 | $4,102 | $4,102 | $4,102 |
| $150,000 | $0 | $6,023 | $6,023 | $6,023 |
| $250,000 | $0 | $9,695 | $9,695 | $9,695 |
Single filer, all wages earned in Florida, 2026 state tax rules, standard deductions. Local income taxes not included.
What to do
- Make sure your employer withholds Alabama tax, since nothing is withheld for Florida.
- Keep a record of the days you work in each state, especially if you sometimes work from home.
Local income taxes
- Alabama: Several cities levy occupational taxes on wages earned in the city (e.g., Birmingham 1%, Bessemer, Gadsden, Opelika), applying to nonresident commuters (e.g., from GA/TN/MS).
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Florida income tax if I live in Alabama?
No. Your work state has no tax on wages, so you pay only your home state.
Do I have to file taxes in both Alabama and Florida?
Usually you file only one state return (a resident return in Alabama), though some states still require a nonresident return to get a refund of any wrongly withheld tax.
Will I be taxed twice?
No. Florida doesn't tax your wages, so you pay only Alabama: about $4,102 on $100,000.
Related
- Live in Florida, work in Alabama
- Moving from Alabama to Florida
- Moving from Florida to Alabama
- Live in Alabama, work in Georgia
- Live in Alabama, work in Mississippi
- Live in Alabama, work in Tennessee
Rules reviewed 2026-09-24 from state revenue departments and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only; confirm with each state's revenue department.