Gov. Kay Ivey signs grocery tax cut into law

Gov. Kay Ivey signs grocery tax cut into law

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey delivers the State of the State address in the Old House Chamber at the Alabama State Capitol on Feb. 4, 2025 in Montgomery, Alabama. (Will McClelland for Alabama Reflector)Gov. Kay Ivey Friday signed a bill reducing the state sales tax on groceries. HB 386, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, will cut the state share of the tax from 3% to 2% effective Sept. 1.  “When we can reduce taxes in Alabama and provide so…

The State of Alabama Lawmakers Agree to Reduce State Sales Tax on Food - Radio7Media

Alabama lawmakers agreed on Tuesday, May 6th, to reduce the state sales tax on food and completely remove diapers, baby formula, and menstrual hygiene products from the state sales tax. The Alabama Senate adopted both legislation by a vote of 34-0. The measures will now be presented to Governor Kay Ivey for signature. The food tax cut comes as lawmakers from both parties claim that rising supermarket prices are causing hardship for families. If …

Among the 11 food groups (NCMs, in the Sign of Foreign Trade) which had been cut off by the government in March, seven showed high levels of imports in April, while four had fallen. The numbers are from the Ministry of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (Mdic). The government's idea at closing the import tax was to allow products to reach Brazil with less cost in order to reduce food prices. For the rise, data from the Mdic of April 2025 …