Sumter County, AL – local sales and use tax rates increase December 1, 2025
The Alabama Department of Revenue has posted new local sales and use tax rates for Sumter County, effective December 1, 2025. Sellers collecting in this county must update tax settings before the December filing cycle.
Written by Alex Lamachenka
Head of DemandGen
Published
What’s changing
According to ALDOR’s official notice, Sumter County will increase several local sales and use tax rates effective December 1, 2025. Updated sales tax rates include:
- General: 4%
- Amusement: 3%
- Automotive: 2.25%
- Grocery: 3%
- Machine: 2%
- Vending: 3%
- Farm: 2%
Local use tax rates have also been adjusted to match the updated sales tax categories. Payments and correspondence continue to be handled through Avenu’s Sales Tax Division.
Who this affects
- Retailers, remote sellers, and marketplace facilitators making taxable sales into Sumter County
- Businesses filing local Alabama taxes through the ONE SPOT system
Why this matters
Alabama sourcing rules apply combined state and local rates. Missing the December 1 update may result in under-collection or inaccurate returns, which can trigger notices or penalties.
Next steps
- Update POS, ecommerce, and cart rate tables to match the new December 1 rates
- Review any automated rules tied to Sumter County’s local code
- Ensure December filings reflect the updated rates
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