Use the calculator below to compute sales tax on a Alabama purchase. Default rate: 9.25% (combined state + local average).
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About Alabama sales tax
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Alabama averages approximately 9.25%.
This number is the population-weighted average across all jurisdictions in the state. Your
specific city or county rate may be higher or lower.
The average combined state and local sales tax rate in Alabama is approximately 9.25%. Specific cities or counties may be higher or lower.
Is sales tax different by city in Alabama?
Yes. Many states allow local sales tax on top of the state rate. The number this calculator uses is the average combined rate, not your specific city or county rate. For an exact match, check with your local taxing authority.
Does Alabama tax services?
Most states tax tangible goods but not services. Some states (notably South Dakota, New Mexico, Hawaii, West Virginia) tax services more broadly. Check your state DOR for specifics.
How do I back out the sales tax from a total price I already paid?
Use the extract mode in this calculator. Enter the total you paid and the applicable rate, and the tool divides the total by (1 + rate) to get the pre-tax price, then subtracts to find the tax portion. For example, a $107 total at 7% tax contains $100 of pre-tax price and $7 of sales tax.