Is penalty and interest imposed for not timely filing and paying any tax due?
Yes. Penalty and interest is due if the tax is paid after the 20th day of the month in which tax is due. The Failure to Timely File penalty is 10% of the total tax due or $50, whichever is greater. The Failure to Timely Pay Penalty is 10% of the total tax due. Interest is based on the current APR. For the current interest rate, you can call our office or visit the website: https://revenue.alabama.gov/assessements/quarterly-interest-rates.
NOTE: Returns and payment must be submitted by 4:00 pm CST on the due date of the return to be considered “on-time”