Alabama Sales Tax Calculator
Instantly calculate state, county, and city sales taxes for Birmingham, Huntsville, Montgomery, and more.
How Alabama Sales Tax Works
The State of Alabama levies a base sales and use tax rate of 4.00%.
However, Alabama allows both counties AND municipalities (cities) to collect their own local sales taxes on top of the state rate. This means that in many major cities like Birmingham or Montgomery, the combined total sales tax rate reaches 10.00% or higher.
Using the AL Tax Calculator
- Select your city: Use the dropdown to automatically apply the combined state, county, and city tax rate for major Alabama cities.
- Enter the item price: Type in the sticker price of the item you want to purchase.
- Instant calculation: The calculator will immediately show you the tax amount and the final total price you will pay at the register.
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Alabama Sales Tax Breakdown
In Alabama, the combined sales tax you see on your receipt is typically a combination of three different entities:
- 4.00%: State of Alabama Sales Tax
- 0.00% to 5.00%: County Sales Tax
- 0.00% to 7.00%: City / Municipal Sales Tax
For example, if you buy an item in Birmingham, you pay 4% to the state, 1% to Jefferson County, and 5% to the City of Birmingham, creating a 10% total rate.
Major Alabama City Tax Rates
Here is a quick reference table showing the combined sales tax rate for major cities across Alabama:
| Major City | Total Combined Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| Birmingham | 10.00% |
| Montgomery | 10.00% |
| Mobile | 10.00% |
| Tuscaloosa | 10.00% |
| Hoover | 9.50% |
| Huntsville | 9.00% |
| Auburn | 9.00% |
| Dothan | 9.00% |
| Decatur | 9.00% |
| Madison | 9.00% |