Reverse Sales Tax Calculator of Alabama for 2025

This page provides an overview of all the sales tax rates across Alabama for 2025, giving you a clear picture of the state, county, and local rates in effect.

To get more precise information, you can navigate further to find sales tax rates by specific city or ZIP code. Entering the purchase price will allow you to see the exact sales tax amount for your transaction.

How 2025 Sales Tax are calculated in Alabama

The state general sales tax rate of Alabama is 4%. In addition to the state-level sales tax, cities and municipalities in Alabama have the authority to levy their own sales tax rates. These local rates can add up to 5%, resulting in a combined maximum sales tax rate of 12.5% in certain regions.

Every 2025 combined rates mentioned above are the results of state rate (4%), the county rate (0% to 6%), the Alabama cities rate (0% to 5%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 3.95%).

Variations by Purchase Type

Applicable tax rates vary depending on the purchase category. Common taxable categories include:

• Consumer use
• Rentals
• Retail sales (sales tax)
• Seller's use
• Lodgings

Alabama state rate(s) for 2025

Lowest possible rate: 4% (e.g., Cardiff, Alabama)
Other common rates: 5% .5.5%, 6%, 6.5%, 7%, 7.5%, 7.625%, 7.75%, 8%, 8.5%, 8.75%, 8.875%, 9%, 9.5%, 9.75%, 10%, 10.5%, 10.95%, 11%, 11.5%, 12%,
Highest possible rate: 12.5% (Arab, Alabama)
Average combined rate across Alabama: 8.799% including state, county, and city portions.

Distribution of Sales Tax Rates

• Low range: 4% - 6.833%
• Medium range: 6.833% - 9.667%
• High range: 9.667% - 12.5%

Rate changes for 2025

No changes has been made in Alabama for county, city and/or special rates in current quarter of 2025 compared to 2024.

Other 2025 sales tax Facts for Alabama

Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update

The latest updates were implemented in January 2025.