Sales Tax Calculator, Alabama
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Alabama has a 4% state sales tax. Local taxes can add 7% or more, making some Alabama cities among the highest in the US for combined sales tax.
Alabama taxes groceries at the full sales tax rate, which is unusual among US states.
▶US State Sales Tax Rates Reference
| State | State Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% |
| Alaska | No tax |
| Arizona | 5.6% |
| Arkansas | 6.5% |
| California | 7.25% |
| Colorado | 2.9% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% |
| Delaware | No tax |
| Florida | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Hawaii | 4% |
| Idaho | 6% |
| Illinois | 6.25% |
| Indiana | 7% |
| Iowa | 6% |
| Kansas | 6.5% |
| Kentucky | 6% |
| Louisiana | 4.45% |
| Maine | 5.5% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% |
| Michigan | 6% |
| Minnesota | 6.875% |
| Mississippi | 7% |
| Missouri | 4.225% |
| Montana | No tax |
| Nebraska | 5.5% |
| Nevada | 6.85% |
| New Hampshire | No tax |
| New Jersey | 6.625% |
| New Mexico | 4.875% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% |
| North Dakota | 5% |
| Ohio | 5.75% |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% |
| Oregon | No tax |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Rhode Island | 7% |
| South Carolina | 6% |
| South Dakota | 4.2% |
| Tennessee | 7% |
| Texas | 6.25% |
| Utah | 4.85% |
| Vermont | 6% |
| Virginia | 4.3% |
| Washington | 6.5% |
| West Virginia | 6% |
| Wisconsin | 5% |
| Wyoming | 4% |
| District of Columbia | 6% |
▶Canadian Provincial Tax Rates Reference
| Province / Territory | Tax Type | Combined Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | GST only | 5% |
| British Columbia | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| Manitoba | GST + PST 7% | 12% |
| New Brunswick | HST | 15% |
| Newfoundland & Labrador | HST | 15% |
| Northwest Territories | GST only | 5% |
| Nova Scotia | HST | 15% |
| Nunavut | GST only | 5% |
| Ontario | HST | 13% |
| Prince Edward Island | HST | 15% |
| Quebec | GST + QST 9.975% | 14.975% |
| Saskatchewan | GST + PST 6% | 11% |
| Yukon | GST only | 5% |
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General calculator →Frequently Asked Questions, Sales Tax Calculator in Alabama
What is the Alabama sales tax rate?↓
Alabama has a 4% state sales tax. Cities and counties add their own taxes, often bringing combined rates to 9%–11%. Birmingham has a combined rate of 10%. Montgomery is 10%. Mobile is 10%. Huntsville is 9%. Alabama's combined rates are consistently among the highest in the US because local jurisdictions have broad authority to add taxes.
Does Alabama tax groceries?↓
Yes. Alabama is one of the few US states that taxes groceries at the full combined sales tax rate. In 2023, Alabama reduced the state portion of grocery tax from 4% to 3% (further reductions are planned), but local taxes still apply, so groceries are commonly taxed at 8%–10% combined in most Alabama cities. This is a significant difference from most states, which fully exempt groceries.
What is exempt from Alabama sales tax?↓
Alabama exempts prescription drugs, most medical equipment, and items purchased for resale. Unlike most states, Alabama does not broadly exempt groceries, though a reduced state rate of 3% now applies to groceries. Agricultural machinery and certain manufacturing inputs are exempt. Services are generally not subject to Alabama sales tax, though specific services like utilities and lodging are taxable.
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