Arizona Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Calculate sales tax in Arizona. Arizona has a 5.6% state sales tax rate; local taxes bring the average combined rate to 8.54%. Based on current AZ rates.

By Konstantin Iakovlev · Updated October 19, 2026 · Methodology

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Groceries (food for home)
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Total Tax

$8.54

Total with Tax

$108.54

Combined Rate

8.540%

Tax Breakdown

State Tax (5.60%)$5.60
Local Tax (2.94%)$2.94
Total Sales Tax$8.54
Total with Tax$108.54

Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.

Arizona Sales Tax Guide

Arizona's statewide sales tax is 5.6%, though the state technically calls it a transaction privilege tax levied on the seller rather than a tax charged to the buyer. At the register the distinction rarely matters, since the cost is passed through to shoppers. The Arizona Department of Revenue collects the state share and administers most local pieces, while counties and cities pile their own transaction privilege taxes on top, so combined rates in parts of Phoenix, Tucson, and other communities run well above the 5.6% base, exceeding 10% in some places.

What is taxed matters as much as the headline rate. Most retail goods, restaurant meals, and a range of services fall under the tax, but groceries bought for home preparation are exempt at the state level, and prescription drugs are exempt as well. When you buy from an out-of-state seller that does not collect Arizona tax, a matching use tax is generally owed on the same goods at the same rate, which keeps online and catalog purchases from escaping the levy. Many large retailers now collect Arizona tax automatically, satisfying that obligation at checkout.

Arizona Sales Tax Details (2026)

State Sales Tax Rate 5.6%
Local Sales Taxes Yes, 2.94% on average
Average Combined Rate 8.54% (Tax Foundation, midyear 2026)
State Income Tax 2.5% (flat)
Avg. Property Tax Rate 0.43%

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Arizona Sales Tax FAQ

Are groceries and prescriptions taxed in Arizona?
Groceries purchased for home consumption are exempt from the 5.6% state sales tax, though some cities tax food under their own local ordinances, so the answer can vary by where you shop. Prescription drugs are also exempt statewide. Prepared foods like restaurant meals and many over-the-counter products remain taxable like ordinary retail goods.
Why is the rate higher than 5.6% where I shop?
The 5.6% figure is only the state portion. Arizona counties and cities add their own transaction privilege taxes on top, which can push the combined rate above 10% in some areas. Because the total depends on the exact location of the sale, two stores in different cities can legitimately charge different rates on the same item.
Do I owe Arizona use tax on online purchases?
Yes, if an out-of-state seller did not collect Arizona tax on a taxable item you use in the state, you owe use tax at the 5.6% state rate. Use tax exists so mail-order and internet purchases are treated like in-state ones rather than dodging the levy. Most major online retailers now collect Arizona tax automatically, which clears the obligation for those purchases.
Is the transaction privilege tax really paid by stores, not customers?
Legally, Arizona imposes the transaction privilege tax on the seller for the privilege of doing business in the state, which is why it is not technically a sales tax in the conventional sense. In practice, retailers pass the cost to customers as a line on the receipt. The economic result for shoppers is the same as a standard sales tax.

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