Arizona Sales Tax Rate Table
Arizona statewide sales tax rate: 5.60%. Local governments in Arizona may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 8.54%. Arizona’s sales tax is administered by the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Arizona Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 5.60% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 5.30% additional |
| Average local rate | 2.94% |
| Average combined rate | 8.54% |
| Administered by | Arizona Department of Revenue |
| Registration document | Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Arizona
Arizona counties and cities add their own transaction privilege tax on top of the 5.6% state rate, with combined local add-ons reaching about 5.3%. A number of Arizona cities once administered their own tax and required a separate licence; the Department of Revenue now collects city TPT for every jurisdiction through a single licence and a single return.
Which Arizona Rate Should You Charge?
Arizona TPT is legally a tax on the seller’s privilege of doing business rather than a tax on the buyer, and retail sales made in Arizona are generally sourced to the seller’s business location. Remote sellers and marketplace facilitators source to the buyer’s address instead.
What Arizona Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries for home consumption are exempt from the state rate, although a number of Arizona cities tax them. Prescription drugs are exempt. Arizona taxes a defined list of business classifications, so what you owe depends on the classification your licence covers.
Look Up an Exact Arizona Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Arizona city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Revenue publishes a TPT rate table by city, county and business classification, plus an address-based rate lookup. Open the official Arizona Department of Revenue website at azdor.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Arizona
Before you can legally charge Arizona sales tax you need to be registered with the Arizona Department of Revenue and hold a Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Arizona sales tax application page for what Arizona asks for. The Arizona sales tax guide covers filing frequency, agency contacts and licensing.
Ready to register in Arizona? Apply for your Arizona sales tax permit online – it only takes a few minutes.
Arizona Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Arizona?
The Arizona statewide rate is 5.60%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 8.54% and local add-ons can reach 5.30%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Arizona?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) license is not permitted in Arizona. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Arizona sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Arizona sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Arizona’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Arizona sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Arizona Department of Revenue before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- California sales tax rate table
- Nevada sales tax rate table
- Utah sales tax rate table
- New Mexico sales tax rate table
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