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Alabama tax changes, summer 2016

  • Aug 16, 2016 | Gail Cole

 Alabama local sales tax rate changes.

Effective August 1, sales tax on the retail selling price of alcoholic beverages is 5% in Oxford, Alabama. This alcoholic beverage sales tax must be reported separately from general sales tax. Tax for the month of August is due September 20, 2016. Additional information.

Also, as of July 1, 2016, the Alabama Department of Revenue is no longer administering and collecting sales and use tax for Hayden. Additional information.

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Sales tax rates, rules, and regulations change frequently. Although we hope you'll find this information helpful, this blog is for informational purposes only and does not provide legal or tax advice.
Gail Cole
Avalara Author
Gail Cole
Gail Cole
Avalara Author Gail Cole
Gail began researching and writing about sales tax in 2012 and has been fascinated with it ever since. She has a penchant for uncovering unusual tax facts, and endeavors to make complex sales tax laws more digestible for both experts and laypeople.