Alabama Sales Tax Rate 2026: State and Local Guide
Review Alabama state and local sales tax rates, county pages, permit steps, filing links, tax holidays, forms, and official department resources.
Combined Rate
9.500%
Current combined sales tax rate shown for this page.
State Portion
4.000%
Base state sales tax component in the rate breakdown.
Local Portion
0.000%
County, city, and special district tax combined.
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State Rate
4.000%
Base state sales tax rate.
Average Combined
5.50%
Average combined state and local rate.
Maximum Local
11.00%
Highest combined local rate shown in current guidance.
County Pages
60
County-level sales tax pages in the current location index.
Official Links
7
Forms, filing tools, lookup pages, and research links.
State Rate Breakdown
Alabama state and local sales tax benchmark
Rate Components
State, county, city, and special district sales tax breakdown
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Alabama State Sales Tax | 4.000% |
| Combined Sales Tax Rate | 9.500% |
Average Local Rate
5.50%
Average localHighest Local Rate
11.00%
Highest localNexus Threshold
$100,000
Registration triggerCounty Directory
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Highest rate counties
Lowest rate counties
Autauga
7.800%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Baldwin
8.100%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Barbour
9.500%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Bibb
8.300%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Blount
9.500%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Bullock
7.600%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Calhoun
10.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Chambers
10.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Chilton
8.700%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Choctaw
8.900%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Clarke
7.800%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Clay
7.200%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Cleburne
7.400%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Coffee
8.300%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Colbert
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Conecuh
8.100%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Coosa
8.600%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Covington
8.900%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Crenshaw
8.400%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Cullman
8.900%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Dale
7.600%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Dallas
8.300%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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DeKalb
8.400%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Escambia
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Etowah
8.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Franklin
7.800%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Greene
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Hale
8.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Henry
7.800%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Houston
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Jefferson
9.300%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Lamar
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Lauderdale
8.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Lawrence
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Lee
8.800%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Limestone
8.500%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Lowndes
9.800%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Macon
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Madison
9.600%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Marengo
8.800%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Marshall
9.500%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Mobile
9.600%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Monroe
8.300%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Montgomery
9.600%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Morgan
9.100%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Perry
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Pickens
9.500%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Pike
9.500%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Randolph
9.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Russell
8.500%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Shelby
7.700%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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St. Clair
8.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Sumter
9.200%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Talladega
9.100%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Tallapoosa
9.500%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Tuscaloosa
10.000%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Walker
8.700%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Washington
6.200%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Wilcox
8.800%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Winston
8.700%State 4.000% plus local add-ons.
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Official State Resources
Alabama sales tax forms, e-file, lookup, and agency links
Sales Tax Holidays
Alabama tax holiday calendar and eligible items
Severe Weather Preparedness Generators & Cords $1000 or less Supplies $60 or less
February 21st-23rd (12:01 a.m. on Friday of the last full weekend in February and ends at midnight on the following Sunday)
Severe Weather Preparedness Generators & Cords $1000 or less Supplies $60 or less
Back-to-School Sales
July 18th-July 20th (12:01 a.m. on the third Friday in July and ends at midnight on the following Sunday)
Back-to-School Sales Clothing $100 Computers $750 or less School supplies $50 Books $30 or less per item
hurricane preparedness generators $1,000 supplies $60
February 23 - 25
hurricane preparedness generators $1,000 supplies $60
clothing $100 computers $750 or less school supplies $50 books $30 or less per item
July 19 - 21
clothing $100 computers $750 or less school supplies $50 books $30 or less per item
FAQ
Alabama sales tax questions
What is the Alabama state sales tax rate?
The current state-level rate shown in our tax rate table is 4.000%. Local county, city, and special district taxes can push the combined rate higher.
How many official sales tax resources are available for Alabama?
We currently surface 7 imported official resource links for Alabama, including forms, agency research links, e-file portals, registration links, and lookup tools.
Does Alabama have economic nexus rules?
Yes. The current state guideline shows a sales threshold of $100,000 and 200 transactions before many remote sellers need to register and collect tax.
Where can I find holidays, forms, and taxability updates for Alabama?
This page includes imported sales tax holidays, official state forms, e-file links, research links, and recent taxability matrix updates when those rows exist in the database.