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Taxes & Incentives

A Thriving Business Environment

Cullman County offers a low cost of doing business matched by attractive tax incentives and a welcoming pro-business environment that encourages growth. Discover how our competitive tax rates and various incentives can benefit your business.

State & Local Tax Abatements

Alabama Dept. of Revenue Tax Abatements

Alabama’s tax rates are some of the lowest in the country, providing employers in Cullman County with an extremely low cost of doing business. Explore tax incentives and abatements on the Alabama Department of Revenue website.

Cullman County Tax Abatements

Cullman County offers generous tax abatements, making it easier for businesses to thrive:

  • Non-educational state, county, and city ad valorem taxes
  • State sales and use taxes
  • Non-educational county and city sales and use taxes

To see if your company qualifies for tax abatements or to receive more information, contact us at 256-739-1891 or send an email.

Tax Rates in Cullman City & County

City of Cullman

Tax Rates

TotalAbateEducation
State
Total: 6.5
Abate: 3.5
Education: 3.0
County
Total: 16.5
Abate: 9.5
Education: 7.0
City
Total: 15.5
Abate: 5.0
Education: 10.5
Total
Total: 38.5 mils
Abate: 18.0 mils
Education: 20.5 mils
City of Cullman

Sales & Use (Excise Tax):

TotalAbateEducation
State
Total: 4.0
Abate: 4.0
Education: 0.0
County
Total: 4.5
Abate: 2.9
Education: 1.6
City
Total: 0.5
Abate: 0.0
Education: 0.5
Total
Total: 9.0%
Abate: 6.9%
Education: 2.1%
Cullman County

Tax Rates

TotalAbateEducation
State
Total: 6.5
Abate: 3.5
Education: 3.0
County
Total: 19.5
Abate: 9.5
Education: 10.0
Total
Total: 26.0 mils
Abate: 13.0 mils
Education: 13.0 mils
Cullman County

Sales & Use (Excise Tax)

TotalAbateEducation
State
Total: 4.0%
Abate: 4.0%
Education: 0.0%
County
Total: 4.5%
Abate: 2.9%
Education: 1.6%
Total
Total: 8.5%
Abate: 6.9%
Education: 1.6%

Cullman is…

Waiting for You

If you are considering establishing your business in Cullman, our staff can assist you. Call us at 256-739-1891 or email us for more information.