INSTRUCTIONS: ALABAMA CORPORATION INCOME TAX RETURN (Form 20C)

Corporations operating in Alabama can file their state income tax due using a form 20C. This document is found on the website of the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 1: Indicate if you are filing an initial, final or amended return, or one documenting a change of address. Likewise, indicate your filing status with a check mark.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 2: Give your federal business code number and federal employer identification number, your name and address, your date and state of incorporation, the date in which you were qualified to do business in Alabama and the nature of your operations within the state. If filing as part of a consolidated federal return, give your common parent corporation's name and federal employer identification number.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 3: Enter your federal taxable income on line 1 and your federal net operating loss on line 2.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 4: To complete line 3, first complete Schedule A on the second page.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 5: Add lines 1 through 3 and enter the sum on line 4.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 6: Complete Schedule C on the third page to complete line 5. Add lines 4 and 5 and enter the resulting sum on line 6.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 7: Complete Schedule D-1 on the fourth page to complete line 7, then multiply line 6 and 7. Enter the resulting product on line 8.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 8: Complete lines 9 and 10 as instructed.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 9: Complete Schedule E on the fifth page to complete line 11a.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 10: Follow the instructions on lines 11b through 18 to calculate your final balance owed or refund due.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 11: All corporations must complete the section labeled "Other Information" on the last page of this return.

Alabama Corporation Income Tax Return 20C Step 12: An officer of the corporation or an authorized representative should sign the bottom of the first page, as well as providing their title, the date, and a daytime telephone number.