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Alabama Sales Tax Calculator (2026)

Updated June 2026 · By the NumberBench editorial team · How we calculate

Calculate sales tax in Alabama. The statewide base rate is 4%. Enter an amount and add your local (county or city) rate to see the combined rate and total.

Alabama’s statewide base sales tax rate is 4% (latest published); counties and cities can add local sales tax on top, so your combined rate is often higher. With local taxes included, Alabama has among the highest average combined sales tax rates in the U.S.
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How Alabama sales tax works

Alabama charges a statewide base sales tax of 4%. Counties and cities often add a local rate on top, so your combined rate can be higher than the base. Enter your local rate above to get the full amount. Rates change — confirm the current figure with the Alabama Department of Revenue before relying on it.

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How it’s calculated

Sales tax = purchase amount × (state base rate + local rate). Your combined rate is Alabama’s state base rate plus any county or city tax you enter.

State base rate as of the latest published rates; local rates vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Confirm your local combined rate. Estimate only.

Results update as you type and are estimates, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified professional.

Worked example

A $100 purchase in Alabama has $4.00 in sales tax at the 4% base rate, for a $104.00 total before any local tax.

Common mistakes

  • Adding only the state base rate and forgetting county or city taxes on top.
  • Applying the rate to a tax-included total instead of the pre-tax price.

Where it is used

  • Pricing products, quotes, or invoices for customers in Alabama.
  • Checking the sales tax line on a receipt or purchase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Alabama?

Alabama’s statewide base sales tax rate is 4%. Local taxes can raise the combined rate, so your total may be higher.

How do I find my local sales tax rate?

Your county or city tax authority, or the state Department of Revenue, lists combined rates by address or ZIP code.

Does this calculator include local taxes?

It applies the state base rate. Add your local rate in the field above to get the combined total.