Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Arizona Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Arizona sales tax is 5.6% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 8.54%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Arizona sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Arizona sales tax works
Arizona technically levies a transaction privilege tax (TPT) on the seller, which is normally passed on to the customer like a sales tax.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 8.54 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.42 tax, for $43.42 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0854.
Arizona sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 5.6% (state) | Tax at 8.54% | Total at 8.54% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.56 | $0.85 | $10.85 |
| $25.00 | $1.40 | $2.14 | $27.13 |
| $50.00 | $2.80 | $4.27 | $54.27 |
| $100.00 | $5.60 | $8.54 | $108.54 |
| $250.00 | $14.00 | $21.35 | $271.35 |
| $500.00 | $28.00 | $42.70 | $542.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $56.00 | $85.40 | $1,085.40 |
Arizona vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 5.6% | 8.54% | $8.54 |
| California | 7.25% | 9.03% | $9.03 |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 8.24% | $8.24 |
| Utah | 6.1% | 7.42% | $7.42 |
| New Mexico | 4.88% | 7.68% | $7.68 |
States with a similar sales tax to Arizona
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Arizona's 8.54%.
- New York sales tax (8.54%)
- Missouri sales tax (8.44%)
- Kansas sales tax (8.71%)
- Texas sales tax (8.2%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Arizona?
The Arizona state sales tax rate is 5.6%. Local taxes add an average of 2.94%, for an average combined rate of 8.54%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Arizona?
At the state rate, $5.60 (total $105.60). At the average combined rate, $8.54 (total $108.54).
How do I calculate Arizona sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 8.54% = $4.27. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0854 = $92.13 before tax.
Is Arizona sales tax high?
Arizona ranks #11 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.