Sales Tax for Arizona (2026)
Arizona (AZ) Key Facts
State Sales Tax Rate
5.6%
Has State Sales Tax
Yes
Local Taxes May Apply
Yes
Tax Type
Sales and use tax
How This Calculator Works in Arizona
This calculator estimates the Arizona sales tax on your purchase amount using the state rate of 5.6%. Enter your purchase price to see the tax amount and total cost.
Arizona Overview
Arizona levies a 5.6% state Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) — technically a tax on the seller's privilege of doing business, though it functions like a sales tax for consumers. Combined with local city and county taxes, rates can exceed 11% in some areas, and unlike the state level, some cities do tax groceries.
How Arizona Compares
Arizona's sales tax rate of 5.6% compares to California at 7.25% and Nevada at 6.85%. Combined with local rates, the effective sales tax burden varies by location.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7.25% | California has a sales tax rate of 7.25%. |
| Nevada | 6.85% | Nevada has a sales tax rate of 6.85%. |
| New Mexico | 5% | New Mexico has a sales tax rate of 5%. |
Arizona's sales tax rate of 5.6% compares to a national average of approximately 5.10%. This is above the national average.
Tips for Arizona Residents
- 1Arizona's 5.6% state Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) is technically levied on the seller, not the buyer, though it's typically passed through to consumers.
- 2Combined rates in Arizona can reach over 11% in some cities — Tucson's combined rate is about 8.7%, while some smaller jurisdictions go higher.
- 3Groceries are exempt from the state TPT in Arizona, but some cities like Tucson still tax food purchases at the local level.
- 4Arizona holds no statewide sales tax holidays, unlike many neighboring states.
- 5If you're buying a car in Arizona, a special Vehicle License Tax (VLT) applies in addition to the TPT, calculated based on the vehicle's assessed value.