Alabama has some of the lowest taxes in the nation on personal income, sales, auto registration, estates and gifts. Personal income is subject to Alabama state income tax with several categories of exemptions. Some sources of retirement income are tax-exempt. For detailed information, contact the Alabama Department of Revenue, Individual and Corporate Tax Division, 334-242-1000. None of the South Baldwin cities levy income tax.

Alabama also has the lowest property tax per capita in the nation. Property (ad valorem - or according to value) taxes are levied on real and/or business personal property.