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Alabama Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Alabama sales tax is 4% state + county + city (up to 11% total). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Alabama.

Effective Tax Rate: 4.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$4.00
Total Price$104.00

Rate Breakdown

State4.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined4.000%
Total4.000%
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Get the exact combined sales tax rate for your city. Select a city below or use the search.

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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (4%) + County + City
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Alabama Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Alabama's state sales tax rate is 4% in 2026. Counties and cities add local rates (up to 7% combined), so combined rates run from 4% to about 11%. Birmingham is 10%, Montgomery and Huntsville vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Alabama Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Alabama has a 4% state sales tax. Counties and cities impose additional rates (up to 7% combined local), so combined rates vary by location.

  • State rate: 4%
  • County/city add-ons: vary (Birmingham: Jefferson County 4%, Birmingham city 2%)
  • Typical combined rate: 4% to 11% (Birmingham 10%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Alabama Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Birmingham (Jefferson County)10%Birmingham Sales Tax Calculator
Montgomery10%—
Huntsville9%—

How to Find Your Exact Alabama Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and city. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or see the Alabama Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax Rates. For Birmingham: Birmingham Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Alabama tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Alabama state sales tax rate in 2026?

Alabama has a 4% statewide sales tax. Counties and cities add local rates (up to 7% combined); total rates typically range from 4% to 11% (Birmingham 10%).

Q:Is Alabama sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 4% everywhere, but counties and cities impose additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Alabama?

Alabama generally taxes groceries (food for home consumption) at the full combined rate. Some items may be exempt; check the Alabama Department of Revenue.

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Birmingham, Alabama?

Birmingham has a combined sales tax rate of 10%: 4% state + 4% Jefferson County + 2% Birmingham city.