Lawmakers pass bill to cut Alabama’s sales tax on food

Alabama lawmakers approve tax cuts for food, diapers and other items

Alabama lawmakers have given final approval to a 1% reduction in the state sales tax on food. If signed into law, the reduction will lower the state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% beginning Sept. 1.

Lawmakers pass bill to cut Alabama’s sales tax on food

The bill would save taxpayers an estimated $122 million a year.