GENERAL SALES TAX

Calculating Taxes
The sales tax rates vary among Alabama jurisdictions. The total rate residents pay is a calculation of the combined tax rates levied by the state, county, and municipal governments. Currently, the State of Alabama imposes a 4% general sales tax rate. The rates for each county in the region is below, and the rates for each municipal government, which generally fall between 1% and 4%, can be accessed through the Alabama Department of Revenue website.

• Blount County - 2%
• Chilton County - 1%
• Jefferson County - 2%
• St. Clair County - 2%
• Shelby County - 1%
• Walker County - 2%