Upload W2 data file to Alabama
Registration is Required: Prior to uploading a W-2 file you will need to register with My Alabama Taxes (MAT) website.
- To register with the My Alabama Taxes (MAT) website
- Enter and verify all W2 data
- Create the data file to upload
- Click E-file Direct > Create W-2 Files > Create State file and select Alabama
- Submitter information is person uploading the file
- Upload file information is the name and location of the file being created. You will need this information during the upload process.
- Click the [Create File] button to create the upload file.
- Log on to the Alabama MAT website
- https://myalabamataxes.alabama.gov/_/
- Step 1 – Submission of W-2 Statements:
- Select the Return List for December and then click on File Now for Form A3 and Forms W2.
- On the next page click the Import Wage and Tax link and select the file to upload.
- Step 2 – Completion of the A-3 Annual Reconciliation:
- Upon successfully uploading the W-2 information, you must complete Form A-3 online.
- All fields on Form A-3 are required and must be entered on the form.
- After the information is entered, click OK
- The system will compare the number of employee wage statements entered on Form A-3 to the number of W-2 statements filed and the amount reported on Block 2 will be compared to the sum of the State Income Tax Withheld on the W-2 statements filed. Form A-3 will not be accepted if these amounts do not agree.
- Click Submit to receive a confirmation number and print the confirmation page for your record.
- Your information will not be received processed until you have received a confirmation number.