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skhudgens
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I have a rental house in another state and took a loss (mortgage more than rent). Do I need to file an AL tax return? This is my only "income" in AL

 
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DanielV01
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I have a rental house in another state and took a loss (mortgage more than rent). Do I need to file an AL tax return? This is my only "income" in AL

No, you are not required to file an Alabama return.  Alabama would require a return if you had a gain on the rental, but you are not required to file the loss if you are a nonresident.  However, you may still choose to do so.  The following FAQ comes from the Alabama DOR website (click on link):  https://revenue.alabama.gov/incometax/itfaq01.cfm

  Who must file an Alabama individual income tax return?

  • Full year residents whose filing status is "Single" must file if gross income for the year is at least $4,000. Full year residents whose filing status is "Married Filing Separate Return" must file if gross income for the year is at least $5,250.  Full year residents whose filing status is Head of Family" must file if gross income for the year is at least $7,700.  Those whose filing status is "Married Filing Joint Return" and whose gross income for the year is at least $10,500 must file an Alabama income tax return.
  • Part year residents whose filing status is "Single" must file if gross income for the year is at least $4,000 while an Alabama resident.  Full year residents whose filing status is "Married Filing Separate Return" must file if gross income for the year is at least $5,250 while an Alabama resident.   Full year residents whose filing status is Head of Family" must file if gross income for the year is at least $7,700 while an Alabama resident.   Those whose filing status is "Married Filing Joint Return" and whose gross income for the year is at least $10,500 must file an Alabama income tax return while an Alabama resident.
  • Nonresidents must file a return if Alabama income exceeds the allowable prorated personal exemption.  (A rental loss will not exceed the exemption.  Italics added)
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