Alabama
Sales Tax Calculator of Alabama for 2021 Q2
How 2021 Q2 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 11.5% in certain regions.
Every 2021 Q2 combined rates mentioned above are the results of Alabama state rate (4%), the county rate (0% to 5%), the Alabama cities rate (0% to 5%), and in some case, special rate (0% to 3%).
Variations by Purchase Type
Alabama's sales tax rate may vary depending on the type of purchase. Examples of taxable categories may include:
- Consumer use tax
- Rental tax
- Sales tax
- Sellers use tax
- Lodgings tax
For comprehensive details, please refer to the official Alabama government website.
Alabama state rate(s) for 2021 Q2
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%, 9%, 9.5%, 9.75%, 10%, 10.5%, 11%,
Highest possible rate: 11.5% (Tuskegee, Alabama)
Average combined rate across Alabama: 7.793%
Rates changes
Changes have been made to Alabama's county, city and/or special rates in 2021 Q2 compared to 2021 Q1.
List of Alabama cities and their changes (up to 15)
| City Name | County Rate | City Rate | Special Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinckard | 2% | 4% (+2%) | 0% |
| Valley | 1% (+1%) | 5% (+5%) | 0% |
| Five Points | 5% (+5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Lafayette | 5% (+5%) | 0% | 0% |
| Lanett | 1% (+1%) | 5% (+5%) | 0% |
| Waverly | 4% (+4%) | 0% | 0% |
Other 2021 Q2 sales tax Facts for Alabama
City sales taxes: 187 out of 596 cities (31.376%) in Alabama impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 391 out of 873 ZIP codes (44.788%) in Alabama.