Fairfield, AL Payroll Tax Registration

Aug 8, 2025

If you are an employer in Fairfield, Alabama, it is important to be aware of the local payroll tax requirements for businesses operating in the city. These requirements may include registering your business with the city and withholding a certain percentage of your employees' wages for local taxes.

How to Register for Payroll Tax in Fairfield

Fairfield, Alabama Local City Income Tax Setup for Corporation, LLP, LLC

Employers must withhold City Income Tax from their employees’ salaries, bonuses, wages, commissions, and other compensations for any employee working from the City of Fairfield. This applies to all individuals who work within the city limits regardless of where that individual resides. Businesses must register with the city if the tax is applicable.

  1. Obtain a City of Fairfield Business License

    Call the City of Fairfield to request to register your business with the city and pay any accompanying city business license fees.

Documents and Resources

Use Mosey to register for payroll accounts in Fairfield.

Register for payroll taxes with the state of Alabama

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