Arizona sales tax calculator
Uses the Arizona rate of 5.6%. Replace it with the combined rate on your receipt for an exact check.
State base rates verified September 2026. This is a general estimate, not tax advice. Need more options? Open the full reverse sales tax calculator.
Use the Arizona sales tax calculator at the top of this page to work out the tax on any price. Type in a price, and the calculator adds the 5.6% Arizona transaction privilege tax (TPT) rate, then shows the tax separately with the total. Arizona has no consumer sales tax. The state charges TPT on the seller, and sellers usually pass it on to the buyer. Local TPT applies on top of the state rate, so the combined rate depends on the city. Phoenix is 9.10% and Tucson is 8.70%.
Arizona Sales Tax Rate at a Glance
Arizona charges a 5.6% state transaction privilege tax (TPT). TPT is a tax on the seller for the privilege of doing business in Arizona, not a tax on the buyer, but sellers commonly add it to the price. Cities and counties add local TPT, so the combined retail TPT rate is higher than 5.6% in most places. For in-state sellers, the rate is based on where the seller is located. Remote sellers use the rate at the delivery address.
How to Calculate Arizona Sales Tax
Use these steps for any price in Arizona:
- Take the price before tax.
- Multiply the price by the TPT rate as a decimal. For the 5.6% state TPT rate, multiply by 0.056.
- Add the tax to the price to get the total.
To work out the price before tax from a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At the 5.6% state TPT rate, divide by 1.056.
Check Your Arizona Sales Tax Rate by Address
Use the Arizona Department of Revenue Tax Rate Look-Up Tool on AZTaxes to check the rate for an address. Enter the address, and the tool returns the TPT rate that applies there. Check the rate before you pay, because the combined rate changes from city to city.
Arizona Sales Tax Rates by City
The table lists the combined retail TPT rate for five Arizona cities. Rates are as of Nov 7, 2026.
| City | Combined TPT Rate | As of |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | 9.10% | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Tucson | 8.70% | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Mesa | 8.30% | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Chandler | 7.80% | Nov 7, 2026 |
| Scottsdale | 8.00% | Nov 7, 2026 |
Arizona Sales Tax Examples
Each example shows the math step by step.
$100 at the 5.6% state TPT rate.
$100 x 0.056 = $5.60 tax. $100 + $5.60 = $105.60 total.
$200 in Phoenix at 9.10%.
$200 x 0.091 = $18.20 tax. $200 + $18.20 = $218.20 total.
$150 in Scottsdale at 8.00%.
$150 x 0.08 = $12.00 tax. $150 + $12.00 = $162.00 total.
$105.60 total at the 5.6% state TPT rate.
$105.60 / 1.056 = $100.00 price before tax. $105.60 – $100.00 = $5.60 tax.
Arizona Sales Tax FAQs
What is the Arizona sales tax rate?
Arizona has no consumer sales tax. The state charges a 5.6% transaction privilege tax (TPT) on the seller, and the seller usually passes it on to the buyer. With local TPT added, the combined retail rate is 9.10% in Phoenix and 8.70% in Tucson.
What is transaction privilege tax?
TPT is a tax on a vendor for the privilege of doing business in Arizona. It is a tax on the seller, not a tax on the buyer. Sellers commonly show it as a separate line on the receipt.
Is the rate based on the seller or the buyer in Arizona?
For in-state sellers, the TPT rate is based on where the seller is located. Remote sellers use the rate at the delivery address.
What is the TPT rate in Phoenix?
The combined retail TPT rate in Phoenix is 9.10%, made up of the 5.6% state TPT rate and local TPT.
Does the calculator on this page use the local rate?
No. The calculator starts with the 5.6% Arizona state TPT rate. You can change the rate in the calculator to the combined rate for your city, such as 9.10% for Phoenix.
Sources
- Arizona Department of Revenue, Tax Rate Look-Up Tool (AZTaxes)
- Arizona Department of Revenue, Transaction Privilege Tax
This page gives general information only, not tax advice. Rates can change, so check the official source before you rely on a rate.
