In accordance with Act 2025-305, the state sales and use tax rates on food will be reduced from 3 percent to 2 percent on September 1, 2025.
The city and county sales and use tax rates on food may be accessed at https://www.revenue.alabama.gov/sales-use/tax-rates/.
Food has the same meaning as defined in 7 U.S.C. § 2011, for the purposes of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). SNAP eligible food items generally include any food or food product for home consumption, except alcoholic beverages, tobacco, hot foods, or hot food products ready for immediate consumption. For additional information on SNAP eligible and ineligible items, visit https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/eligible-food-items.
If you have questions, contact ALDOR’s Sales Tax Administration Section.
Contact
Sales and Use Tax Division
Sales Tax Administration Section
P.O. Box 327710
Montgomery, AL 36132-7710
334-242-1490