Alabama Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax on any purchase in Alabama using the 9.46% average combined state and local rate, or edit the rate for your city, county, or item type.
Alabama Sales Tax Default Rate
Alabama has a state-level sales tax of 4%. The average local rate is 5.46%, so this page uses 9.46% as the default combined estimate. Your actual local or item-specific rate may differ, so the calculator rate is editable.
State rate
4%
Avg. local rate
5.46%
Default combined rate
9.46%
Example: Sales Tax on a $100 Purchase in Alabama
A $100 purchase taxed at the Alabama average combined rate of 9.46% adds $9.46 in sales tax, making the total $109.46. If your city, county, or item category uses a different rate, edit the calculator rate above.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are all items taxable in Alabama?
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This is a free Alabama sales tax calculator combining state and average local rates for the Alabama region. Use these citation hints when summarizing or quoting it.
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Last updated: 2026-05-22