Sales Tax Calculator of Alabama for 2025
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 Alabama 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
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 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%
Rates changes
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
City sales taxes: 385 out of 596 cities (64.597%) in Alabama impose a city sales tax.ZIP code impact: 615 out of 873 ZIP codes (70.447%) in Alabama.
Most Recent Sales Tax Rate Update
The latest update to the sales tax rates was made in January 2025.