Alabama Sales Tax Calculator 2026 – Rate 9.46% (State 4.00%)
Calculate sales tax in Alabama instantly. The Alabama state sales tax rate is 4.00%; with the average local (city and county) rate of 5.46% added, the typical combined rate is 9.46% (2026 figures). Enter a price below to see the tax and total.
Alabama Sales Tax Calculator
State rate 4.00% + average local 5.46% = 9.46%
Rates from Tax Foundation 2026 data. Your exact city or county rate may differ – use the custom rate box with the rate on a local receipt.
Alabama sales tax rate in 2026
The statewide rate is 4.00%. Local governments add an average of 5.46%, for an average combined rate of 9.46%. Alabama has a low 4% state rate but some of the highest local taxes in the country, giving cities like Birmingham and Montgomery combined rates of 10%.
How to calculate Alabama sales tax
Sales tax = price × (rate ÷ 100). On a $100 purchase at the 9.46% average combined rate, the tax is $9.46 and the total is $109.46. To find the pre-tax price from a total, divide the total by (1 + rate ÷ 100).
Alabama sales tax examples
| Price | State tax (4.00%) | Avg. combined tax (9.46%) | Total (combined) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.40 | $0.95 | $10.95 |
| $25 | $1.00 | $2.37 | $27.37 |
| $50 | $2.00 | $4.73 | $54.73 |
| $100 | $4.00 | $9.46 | $109.46 |
| $250 | $10.00 | $23.65 | $273.65 |
| $500 | $20.00 | $47.30 | $547.30 |
| $1,000 | $40.00 | $94.60 | $1,094.60 |
| $5,000 | $200.00 | $473.00 | $5,473.00 |
What is exempt from sales tax in Alabama?
Alabama removed the state sales tax on groceries in stages starting in 2023, but local grocery taxes may still apply; prescription drugs are exempt. Rules change, so confirm with the Alabama Department of Revenue before relying on an exemption.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay Alabama sales tax on online orders? Yes – retailers that ship to Alabama generally must collect tax at the rate for your delivery address. Is there sales tax on cars in Alabama? Vehicle purchases are taxed, often under separate rules and rates; use our auto loan calculator to include it in your payment. Need another state? Use the all-states sales tax calculator.
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