HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WHNT ) — Starting in September, shoppers in Alabama will pay less sales tax on their groceries. A bill to lower the Grocery Tax from 3% to 2% is on its way to Governor Kay Ivey’s desk.
On Thursday, News 19 stopped by a grocery store in Huntsville to see how shoppers are feeling about this news.
“It’s a good thing, you know, anytime they lower the cost for consumers, I’m happy with it,” said Tim Bright. He was one of many shoppers that News 19 spoke with who seemed to be excited by the change.
Bright said this may bring a little relief to his wallet, as the prices of groceries have soared…