Alabama Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Alabama sales tax rate is 4% at the state level. Adding the 5.46% average local rate gives a combined 9.46%. On a $100 purchase that is about $9.46 in tax, for $109.46 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Alabama sales tax rate in 2026?
The Alabama state rate is 4%. With an average local rate of 5.46%, the combined average is 9.46%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $9.46 at the combined 9.46% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $109.46.
Where does Alabama rank nationally?
Alabama ranks #4 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 1.93% above the 7.53% US average.
Are local rates included?
Yes. This calculator uses the state rate plus the population-weighted average local rate. Your exact city or county rate may differ.
How does sales tax work in Alabama?
Alabama charges a 4% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 5.46%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 9.46%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Alabama sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (4%) | Avg local (5.46%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $4.00 | $5.46 | $9.46 | $109.46 |
| $1,000 | $40.00 | $54.60 | $94.60 | $1,094.60 |
| $30,000 car | $1,200.00 | $1,638.00 | $2,838.00 | $32,838.00 |
How do you calculate Alabama sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 9.46% (4% state + 5.46% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0946.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Alabama?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 9.46% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,838.00 in tax. Trade-in credits and county rules can change the figure.
How do you remove sales tax from a total (reverse calculation)?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode. It divides the tax-included total by 1.0946 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.