Alabama Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Alabama. Find state and local tax rates.
Updated May 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Alabama
$
Tax Breakdown
Total Amount$109.24
Tax Details
Pre-Tax Amount
$100.00
State Tax
4.00%$4.00
Local Tax
5.24%$5.24
Total Tax
$9.24
Effective Tax Rate9.24%
4.00%
State Rate
9.24%
Avg Combined
Yes
Local Tax
Yes
Grocery Taxed
Alabama Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
4.00%
Avg. Local Rate
5.24%
Combined Rate
9.24%
Local rates vary by city and county. The combined rate shown uses the statewide average local rate.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are subject to sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Alabama
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.31 | $27.31 |
| $100.00 | $9.24 | $109.24 |
| $500.00 | $46.20 | $546.20 |
| $1,000.00 | $92.40 | $1,092.40 |
Based on the average combined state + local rate of 9.24%.
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Cities in Alabama
Huntsville Birmingham Montgomery Mobile Tuscaloosa Hoover Auburn Dothan Decatur Madison Florence Vestavia Hills Phenix City Prattville Gadsden Alabaster Northport Opelika Enterprise Daphne Homewood Trussville Bessemer Athens Pelham Fairhope Mountain Brook Albertville Oxford Anniston Helena Foley Prichard Cullman Selma Tillmans Corner Troy Hueytown Millbrook Calera Center Point Muscle Shoals Saraland Gardendale Talladega Scottsboro Hartselle Gulf Shores Chelsea Fort Payne
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