Alabama Sales Tax (2026)

Conditional: 4% state general sales tax; groceries are taxed at a reduced 2% state rate.

ConditionalVerified Jul 2, 2026

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4% state general sales tax; groceries are taxed at a reduced 2% state rate. Cities and counties levy additional local sales taxes, so combined rates vary by locality (ALDOR offers an address-based rate lookup).

Official source: revenue.alabama.gov →

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