Total Tax Burden in Birmingham, AL

Living in Birmingham with the median household income of $35,346, your estimated total tax burden — including federal income tax, FICA, property tax, and sales tax — is approximately $8,056, an effective rate of 22.8%.

Federal Income Tax (est.)

$3,535

10.0% of income

FICA (SS + Medicare)

$2,704

7.6% of income

Property Tax

$580

0.40% effective rate

Sales Tax (est.)

$1,237

10.00% rate

Total Estimated Tax Burden

$8,056

Effective Rate

22.8%

Based on median income of $35,346, median home price of $145,000, and estimated taxable spending of $12,371. Actual taxes vary by individual circumstances. Use our calculators for a personalized estimate.

Tax Details for Birmingham

Birmingham residents face a combined local sales tax rate of 10.00%. This is one of the higher combined rates in the country, factoring in both state and local taxes.

Property taxes on the median-priced home of $145,000 would cost approximately $580 per year, or $48/month. The effective rate of 0.40% is below the national median, making property ownership more tax-friendly.

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