What You Need Before You Begin

How to Complete the Alabama 8453 Form Step by Step

Where to Keep the Completed Form

Frequently Asked Questions

Alabama 8453 Form – Fill Out and Use This PDF

The Alabama 8453 form is an Individual Income Tax Declaration for Electronic Filing. Taxpayers must complete this form when submitting their Alabama state income tax return electronically through an authorized Electronic Return Originator (ERO). The form captures key figures from the return, including total tax liability, payments, and any refund or amount owed. Both the taxpayer and the ERO must sign it before the return is transmitted. The signed form is kept for at least three years in case the Alabama Department of Revenue requests it during a review.

Get Form Now Download PDF

Alabama 8453 Form PDF Details

The Alabama 8453 form, officially known as the "Individual Income Tax Declaration for Electronic Filing," is required for taxpayers who file their Alabama state income tax return electronically. The form was introduced for the 2004 tax year and continues to serve as the official authorization document for electronic returns filed with the Alabama Department of Revenue.

The form contains several key sections that must be completed accurately:

Tax Return Information: This section summarizes your Alabama taxable income, total tax liability, payments made, refunds due, and any amount owed. The figures must match the electronic return exactly.

Direct Deposit Information: Taxpayers who want their refund deposited to a bank account enter their routing and account numbers here. This option speeds up the refund process compared to a paper check.

Taxpayer Declaration: You confirm under penalty of perjury that the information provided to your ERO matches what appears on your official return and is accurate to the best of your knowledge.

ERO and Preparer Declaration: Your tax preparer or authorized transmitter certifies that they have reviewed the return and believe it to be accurate and complete before submission.

You do not mail the Alabama 8453 to the Department of Revenue after filing. The signed form is kept in your personal records for at least three years from the date the electronic return was transmitted. The Department of Revenue may request the form if your return is selected for review.

Taxpayers who file electronically in other states may also need related authorization forms such as the Georgia Form 8453-S, the Iowa Form 8453-IND, or the Louisiana Form 8453. Those filing a federal return alongside the state return may also refer to the IRS Form 8453 for the federal electronic filing declaration.

Question	Answer
Form Name	Alabama 8453 Form
Form Length	1 pages
Fillable?	No
Fillable fields	0
Avg. time to fill out	15 sec
Other names	alabama 8453, al 8453, al form 8453, al 8453 form

Form Preview Example

Declaration Control Number (DCN)

For the year January 1 – December 31, 2004

Label

Use Alabama label. Otherwise, please type or print.

A B E L

H E R E

Your first name and initial	Last	name			Your social security number
					.	.
					.	.
					.	.
					Spouse's soc. sec. no. if joint return
If a joint return, spouse’s first name and initial	Last	name			Spouse's soc. sec. no. if joint return
If a joint return, spouse’s first name and initial	Last	name			.	.
					.	.
					.	.
					Telephone number (optional)
Home address (number and street). If a P. O. Box, see instructions.			Apt. no.	(	)
				(	)

					FN (For official use only)
City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code

Part I

Tax Return Information

(Whole dollars only.)

1 Alabama taxable income (Form 40, line 17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Total tax liability (Form 40, line 22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

3 Total payments (Form 40, line 26). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Refund (Form 40, line 33) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

5 Amount you owe (Form 40, line 27). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Part II

Direct

Deposit	1	Routing number:
Deposit
	2	Account number:

3 Type of account:

Checking Savings

Part III

Declaration of Taxpayer

(Sign only after Part I is completed.)

Sign

Here

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have compared the information contained on my return with the information I have provided to my electronic return originator and that the amounts described in Part 1 above agree with the amounts shown on the corresponding lines of my 2004 Alabama individ- ual income tax return. To the best of my knowledge and belief this return, including any accompanying schedules and statements, is true, correct, and complete. Also, I hereby authorize the Alabama Department of Revenue to disclose to my ERO described below, any information concerning the dis- bursement of the refund requested or any problems encountered in the processing of my return.

I authorize a representative of the Department of Revenue to discuss my return and attachments with my preparer.

▼			▼
	Your signature	Date		Spouse’s signature. If a joint return, BOTH must sign.	Date

Part IV

Declaration of Electronic Return Originator (ERO) and Paid Preparer

(See instructions.)

I declare that I have reviewed the above taxpayer’s Alabama individual income tax return and that the entries on this form are complete and correctly represented based on all information of which I have any knowledge. I also declare that I have followed all other requirements described in IRS PUB. 1345, Revenue Procedures for Electronic Filing of Individual Income Tax Returns (Tax Year 2004), and the Alabama Handbook for Electronic Filers of Individual Income Tax Returns (Tax Year 2004). If I am also the paid preparer, under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete.

ERO’s Use Only

ERO’s	▼		Date	Check if also		Preparer’s SSN or PTIN
				Check if also
				paid preparer
signature				paid preparer
Firm’s name (or yours		▼			E.I. No.
if self-employed)		▼
if self-employed)
and address					ZIP Code

Paid Preparer’s Use Only

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return and accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete.

Preparer’s	▼
signature

Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed) and address

▼

Date	Check if	Preparer’s SSN or PTIN
	Check if
	self-employed

E.I. No.

ZIP Code

Form AL8453 2004

DO NOT MAIL TO ALABAMA DEPT. OF REVENUE

2004 ALABAMA HANDBOOK FOR ELECTRONIC FILERS

PAGE 19A

How to Edit Alabama 8453 Form Online for Free

Before completing the Alabama 8453 form, gather the following items:

Your completed Alabama income tax return (Form 40 or Form 40A)
Your Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
The name and EFIN (Electronic Filing Identification Number) of your Electronic Return Originator
Your bank routing number and account number if you are requesting a direct deposit refund

Follow these steps to fill out the form correctly:

Enter your name and Social Security Number at the top of the form. If you are filing jointly, include your spouse's full name and Social Security Number as well.
Complete the Tax Return Information section. Enter your Alabama adjusted gross income, total tax liability, total payments, refund amount, and any amount you owe. These amounts must match the figures on the electronic return your ERO is preparing to transmit.
Fill in the Direct Deposit section if you want your refund deposited directly to your bank account. Provide the bank routing number, account number, and indicate whether the account is checking or savings.
Sign and date the Taxpayer Declaration. By signing, you confirm under penalty of perjury that you have reviewed the return information and that it is accurate. If you are filing a joint return, both you and your spouse must sign.
Have your ERO complete and sign their section. Your authorized tax preparer or transmitter will enter their EFIN and sign the ERO declaration to certify that the return is accurate and ready for electronic submission.

Do not mail the signed Alabama 8453 to the Department of Revenue. After the electronic return is transmitted, retain the signed original for at least three years. Your ERO will also keep a copy for the same period. If the Alabama Department of Revenue audits your return or requests documentation, you may be asked to provide the signed Form 8453 as proof of authorization.

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

Individual Income Tax Declaration for Electronic Filing

Do I need the Alabama 8453 if I file my own return online? It depends on how your return is transmitted. If your tax software acts as its own authorized transmitter, the authorization step may be handled electronically without a paper form. Check with your software provider to confirm whether a separate Form 8453 is required.

What is an Electronic Return Originator? An ERO is a tax professional or firm that is authorized by the IRS and state revenue agencies to prepare and transmit electronic tax returns on behalf of taxpayers. EROs must obtain an EFIN and follow specific requirements for record-keeping and taxpayer authentication.

Is the Alabama 8453 form the same as the federal Form 8453? No. The Alabama 8453 is specific to the Alabama state income tax return. The federal equivalent is the IRS Form 8453, which is used to authorize electronic filing of a federal individual income tax return. Both forms serve a similar purpose but are submitted for different returns.