GENERAL INFORMATION
Businesses and individuals who have transactions in Huntsville are responsible for reporting certain information and paying applicable taxes directly to the City of Huntsville.
If you require information that is not addressed on this website, please call the Tax Administration office at
(256) 427-5080 or send an email to financetax@huntsvilleal.gov.
For privilege (business) license information, visit the Clerk-Treasurer site.
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ANNOUNCMENT
The Finance Department needs a written request to make changes to your tax account.
Please use the Change of Tax Account Form to report the following:
- Update tax mailing address
- Revise contact information
- Change in tax return filing frequency
- Close of business
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CITY TAX RATES
Tax Type Rate
Sales & Use
General
. 3.50%
Automotive
1.75%
Rental and Leasing
General
3.00%
Automotive
.. 1.50%
Lodgings
General
... 6.00%
Surcharge
.. $1 per room per night
Gasoline
. .01 per gallon
Liquor
12.00%
Tobacco
Per Package
. $.10
Per Cigar
. $.03
Wholesale Wine
.. $.07 per liter
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E-FILE INFORMATION
STILL USING PAPER TAX FORMS?
TIME TO UPGRADE
E-FILE City of Huntsville SALES - USE - RENTAL - LODGING tax returns with NO TRANSACTION FEES through the State of Alabama Paperless Filing System.
For general information on filing electronic returns for Huntsville, click here.
For information on how to set up your electronic return to include the Huntsville jurisdiction, click here.
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WHAT OTHER INFORMATON DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
Information on this site is only intended for general guidance on tax matters. You are strongly encouraged to consult with your advisors or ask city representatives about the specific effect of city taxes on your activities.
Advice from City Representatives
Only tax representatives of the Finance Department are authorized to provide advice on city tax matters. Only written advice from the city is considered authoritative, so please contact the Finance Department if you require this.
Last update: June 28, 2011
