Jefferson County, AlabamaSales Tax Rate 2024

Jefferson County, located in central Alabama has sales tax rates ranging from 5.00% to 10.00%.
The sales tax rate in Jefferson County includes the Alabama state tax and the county’s specific combined local sales tax rates. Certain jurisdictions levy special district taxes. The table below provides a breakdown of the sales tax rate by jurisdiction.
Alabama 4.00%
Jefferson County 1.00%
City + District Rates Range 0.00% – 5.00%
Combined Sales Tax Rates Range 5.00% – 10.00%

Jefferson County Sales Tax Calculator

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The TaxHero sales tax calculator provides a combined sales tax rate based on a full address lookup. A complete address ensures precision since ZIP codes may cross different tax jurisdictions. Results are for reference and may need additional context for compliance. Contact us today for a demo and learn how TaxHero can support your business.

Who Needs To Collect Sales Tax in Jefferson County, Alabama?+

Businesses are required to collect sales tax in Jefferson County if they have a sales tax nexus in Alabama and sell to residents of Jefferson County, whether at a physical location within the county or online.

Physical Nexus: This occurs when a business has a tangible presence in the state. Examples include having a store, warehouse, office, or employees in Alabama if your business operates any of these within the state, you have a physical nexus and must collect sales tax from customers in  Jefferson County.
Economic Nexus: This is based on the volume of sales or number of transactions a business conducts in the state. For instance, if your business exceeds a certain threshold of sales or transactions in Alabama which is often defined as a specific dollar amount or number of transactions, you establish economic nexus. This means even if you don’t have a physical presence in the state, you are still required to collect sales tax from customers in Jefferson County.

City Sales Tax Rates in Jefferson County, AL+

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Birmingham
Homewood
Hoover
Vestavia Hills
 

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