Arizona Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate sales tax in Arizona. 5.6% state rate + 2.77% average local tax = 8.37% combined rate. Free calculator with city-specific rates and exemption details.
State Rate
5.6%
Avg Local
2.77%
Combined
8.37%
Highest Rate
11.2%
Average local rate pre-filled. Adjust for your city.
Sales Tax Rates in Major Arizona Cities
| City | Combined Rate |
|---|---|
| Phoenix | 8.6% |
| Tucson | 8.7% |
| Mesa | 8.3% |
| Scottsdale | 8.05% |
Quick Reference — Arizona at 8.37% Combined Rate
| Purchase | Tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.84 | $10.84 |
| $25.00 | $2.09 | $27.09 |
| $50.00 | $4.18 | $54.19 |
| $100.00 | $8.37 | $108.37 |
| $250.00 | $20.93 | $270.93 |
| $500.00 | $41.85 | $541.85 |
| $1,000.00 | $83.70 | $1083.70 |
| $5,000.00 | $418.50 | $5418.50 |
Arizona Sales Tax Guide (2026)
Arizona calls its sales tax a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). Groceries are exempt at the state level, but some cities may tax them. Phoenix and Tucson have significant local additions.
Tax Exemptions in Arizona
- Groceries: Exempt
- Clothing: Taxed
- Prescription drugs: Exempt in Arizona
How Arizona Sales Tax Works
In Arizona, the total sales tax you pay is the sum of the 5.6% state rate plus any local taxes imposed by your city or county. Local rates vary, with the average being 2.77% for a combined rate of 8.37%. The highest combined rate in Arizona is 11.2% (some areas).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the sales tax rate in Arizona?
Arizona has a 5.6% state sales tax rate. With average local taxes of 2.77%, the combined rate is 8.37%. Arizona calls its sales tax a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT). Groceries are exempt at the state level, but some cities may tax them. Phoenix and Tucson have significant local additions.
Are groceries taxed in Arizona?
Groceries in Arizona are exempt. Most unprepared food items are not subject to sales tax.
Is clothing taxed in Arizona?
Clothing in Arizona is taxed. Standard sales tax rates apply to clothing purchases.
What is the highest sales tax rate in Arizona?
The highest combined rate in Arizona is 11.2% (some areas). Rates vary by city and county due to local tax additions.
What are sales tax rates in major Arizona cities?
Phoenix (8.6%), Tucson (8.7%), Mesa (8.3%), Scottsdale (8.05%).
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Sales Tax in Other States
Alaska (1.76%)
Alabama (9.24%)
Arkansas (9.44%)
California (8.82%)
Colorado (7.77%)
Connecticut (6.35%)
Delaware (0%)
Florida (7.01%)
Georgia (7.29%)
Hawaii (4.44%)
Iowa (6.94%)
Idaho (6.03%)
Illinois (8.74%)
Indiana (7%)
Kansas (8.69%)
Kentucky (6%)
Louisiana (9.55%)
Massachusetts (6.25%)
Maryland (6%)
Maine (5.5%)
Michigan (6%)
Minnesota (7.455%)
Missouri (8.285%)
Mississippi (7.07%)
Montana (0%)
North Carolina (6.97%)
North Dakota (6.96%)
Nebraska (6.94%)
New Hampshire (0%)
New Jersey (6.625%)
New Mexico (7.565%)
Nevada (8.23%)
New York (8.52%)
Ohio (7.23%)
Oklahoma (8.94%)
Oregon (0%)
Pennsylvania (6.34%)
Rhode Island (7%)
South Carolina (7.43%)
South Dakota (6.4%)
Tennessee (9.548%)
Texas (8.19%)
Utah (7.19%)
Virginia (5.75%)
Vermont (6.18%)
Washington (9.29%)
Wisconsin (5.44%)
West Virginia (6.39%)
Wyoming (5.36%)