US • Taxes • Updated for 2026

Arizona Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate Arizona sales tax using the 5.6% state rate plus local add-ons. Use city pages for exact combined rates (e.g. Phoenix 8.3%).

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Arizona.

Effective Tax Rate: 5.600%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$5.60
Total Price$105.60

Rate Breakdown

State5.600%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined5.600%
Total5.600%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (TPT) + County + City
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Arizona Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Arizona's statewide transaction privilege (sales) tax rate is 5.6% in 2026. Cities and counties add local rates—combined rates run from 5.6% to over 10%. Phoenix (Maricopa) is about 8.3%, Tucson and Scottsdale vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates.

Arizona Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Arizona uses a transaction privilege tax (TPT) at the state level; the state rate is 5.6%. Cities and counties impose additional rates, so combined rates vary by location.

  • State rate: 5.6%
  • County/city add-ons: vary by locality (Phoenix area ~2.7% local)
  • Typical combined rate: 5.6% to ~10.7% (Phoenix ~8.3%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Arizona Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Phoenix (Maricopa County)8.3%Phoenix Sales Tax Calculator
Tucson8.7%
Scottsdale8.05%

How to Find Your Exact Arizona Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by city and county. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate by address on the Arizona Department of Revenue (Transaction Privilege Tax). For Phoenix: Phoenix Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Arizona tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Arizona state sales tax rate in 2026?

Arizona's state transaction privilege (sales) tax rate is 5.6%. Cities and counties add local rates; combined rates typically range from 5.6% to over 10% (Phoenix area ~8.3%).

Q:Is Arizona sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 5.6% everywhere, but cities and counties impose additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Arizona?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Arizona sales (TPT) tax. Prepared food, candy, and certain items may be taxable.