These 5 proposed tax cuts will save people $200 million each year, Alabama lawmakers say

Grocery shoppers browse the aisles at Ramey’s Marketplace in Chatom. A bill in the Alabama Legislature would reduce the state sales tax on food from 3% to 2% starting in September. (John Sharp).

Four proposals to cut taxes were introduced Wednesday in the Alabama House of Representatives and appear to be on a fast track.

One of the bills would reduce the state sales tax on food, while two others would cut income taxes. Overall, the bills are projected to save taxpayers about $190 million a year.

Another previously introduced tax cut items including diapers and baby formula would save an additional $10.5 million, lawmakers have said.

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