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Mortgage Interest Deduction in Alabama

State income tax rate
5%
Itemized deductions allowed
✅ Yes

State-Level Mortgage Interest Deduction

Alabama conforms to federal itemized deductions, so if you itemize federally you can also deduct mortgage interest on your Alabama return at rates up to 5%.

Combined Federal + Alabama Savings

If you paid $18,000 in mortgage interest last year and itemize on both returns, your combined tax savings would be approximately:

  • Federal (22% bracket): $3,960
  • Alabama (5% rate): $900
  • Total estimated savings: $4,860

These are estimates based on a 22% federal bracket. Your actual savings depend on your specific tax situation.

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Rate reflects the top marginal state income tax rate for 2026 per the Tax Foundation. Whether a deduction helps depends on your full return, including whether itemizing beats the federal standard deduction. General information, not tax advice.