Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Alabama Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Alabama sales tax is 4% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 9.46%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Alabama sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Alabama sales tax works
Alabama has one of the lowest state rates but some of the highest local add-ons, so the rate you pay depends heavily on the city and county.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 9.46 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.78 tax, for $43.78 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0946.
Alabama sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 4% (state) | Tax at 9.46% | Total at 9.46% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.40 | $0.95 | $10.95 |
| $25.00 | $1.00 | $2.37 | $27.37 |
| $50.00 | $2.00 | $4.73 | $54.73 |
| $100.00 | $4.00 | $9.46 | $109.46 |
| $250.00 | $10.00 | $23.65 | $273.65 |
| $500.00 | $20.00 | $47.30 | $547.30 |
| $1,000.00 | $40.00 | $94.60 | $1,094.60 |
Alabama vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4% | 9.46% | $9.46 |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.06% | $7.06 |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 |
| Georgia | 4% | 7.56% | $7.56 |
| Florida | 6% | 6.98% | $6.98 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alabama?
The Alabama state sales tax rate is 4%. Local taxes add an average of 5.46%, for an average combined rate of 9.46%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Alabama?
At the state rate, $4.00 (total $104.00). At the average combined rate, $9.46 (total $109.46).
How do I calculate Alabama sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 9.46% = $4.73. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0946 = $91.36 before tax.
Is Alabama sales tax high?
Alabama ranks #5 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.