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Rental or Leasing Tax

  • Rental or Leasing Tax

Authority

Section 40-12-220 through 40-12-227, Code of Alabama 1975.

Privilege tax on persons engaging in the business of leasing or renting tangible personal property.

4% of gross proceeds from leasing or rental of tangible personal property.

1.5% of gross proceeds from leasing or renting automotive vehicles, truck trailers, semi-trailers, or house trailers.

2% of gross proceeds from leasing or rental of linens or garments.

In addition to the above, counties and municipalities may levy local rental or lease taxes ranging in rate between 0.375% to 7%. Some of the local rental taxes are collected by ALDOR, third party administrators, and others are self-administered.

General Fund.