Alabama: Sales Tax Handbook

Alabama:

Are Vending Machine Sales subject to sales tax?

While Alabama's sales tax generally applies to most transactions, certain items have special treatment in many states when it comes to sales taxes. This page describes the taxability of vending machine sales in Alabama, including food and merchandise. To learn more, see a full list of taxable and tax-exempt items in Alabama.

Food

TAXABLE

In the state of Alabama, all food, food products, coffee, milk, milk products, and substitutes for any of these products are taxed at a reduced rate.

Merchandise

TAXABLE

Sales of merchandise are subject to sales tax in Alabama.

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