Birmingham, Alabama Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
10.00% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Birmingham’s total sales tax rate averages 10.0%, including Alabama’s 4% state rate and 6% local additions.
Birmingham Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Birmingham’s tax rate.
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The current combined rate for Birmingham is 10.00%.
Birmingham Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 4.00%
- City Rate: 5.00%
- County Rate: 1.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 10.00%
About Birmingham
As Alabama’s largest city, Birmingham uses local sales tax revenue to fund schools, infrastructure, and public safety.
Example Calculation
A $500 purchase in Birmingham would incur $50.00 in sales tax, for a total of $550.00.
FAQs for Birmingham
What is Birmingham's sales tax rate?
10% combined state and local rate.
Does Birmingham have special district taxes?
No, just city and county portions.