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grocery tax

Legislature

Lawmakers to tackle tax relief bills upon return from spring break

HB386 would reduce the tax on groceries by an additional 1 percent as the state draws closer to eliminating the tax altogether.

March 11, 2025

Grocery tax. Close-up woman looking a check from a supermarket. Expense tracking and budgeting.

Lawmakers, lobbyists reflect on anniversary of grocery tax reduction

In Alabama, elimination of the tax could take some time under the current law.

September 3, 2024

Lt. Gov Ainsworth honored with AGA’s Spirit of Alabama Award

The Grocers Association bestowed the award for his "dedication to the state's grocery industry," including his efforts to reduce the grocery tax.

November 7, 2023

Alabama Arise unveils 2024 roadmap for change in Alabama

Expanding Medicaid and ending the state sales tax on groceries will remain top goals on Alabama Arise’s 2024 legislative agenda.

October 6, 2023

Explaining Alabama’s state grocery tax reduction

Here's what it covers and what it doesn’t.

September 22, 2023

Alabamians to finally see grocery tax relief

Alabama will now join the 47 other states, including our border states of Florida, Georgia and Tennessee, that do not fully tax groceries.

September 1, 2023

Unrecognizable woman checking a long grocery receipt leaning to a full shopping cart at store.

Grocery tax reduction: A penny saved, a better future paved

This small change likely will result in large savings for Alabamians who are working hard to make ends meet.

August 30, 2023

Grocery tax cut shows we must attempt what others say can’t be done

Work still lies ahead as I am determined and fully committed to abolishing the grocery tax altogether.

July 10, 2023

Grocery tax passes Senate, awaits governor’s signature

The legislation should reduce the current tax rate on food in Alabama over the next couple of years.

June 2, 2023

Give Ainsworth his due on grocery tax cut

Ainsworth didn't have to take on the grocery tax. But he did. And all Alabamians will benefit because of it.

June 2, 2023