Alabama Contractor Sales Tax 2026
Alabama sales tax for contractors 2026. Labor taxable? Materials? Real rules from state revenue department.
Alabama sales tax rate for contractors
- Combined rate: 4% + local (~9.2% combined avg)
- Construction labor taxable: NO - real property labor is exempt
- Tax authority: Alabama Department of Revenue
How Alabama treats contractor labor
Contractor labor on real property is exempt; contractor pays sales tax on materials at purchase.
Alabama-specific rules
Lump-sum contracts: contractor consumes materials and pays tax at purchase. Time-and-materials may be treated differently. State imposes a 1.5% rental tax on equipment rentals.
Alabama mechanics lien rights
Beyond sales tax, Alabama contractor billing must respect the mechanics lien deadline of 6 months from last work (4 months for laborers). Preliminary notice: Notice to owner required before residence lien.
Alabama contractor licensing
Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors - required for licensed work. $300 application + exam. Board: https://genconbd.alabama.gov.
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