Arizona sales tax Calculator
Arizona calls its sales tax a Transaction Privilege Tax (TPT) — a subtle but important distinction, because it is technically a tax on the seller's privilege of doing business, not on the buyer directly. In practice it works the same way, but the combined state and local rates vary significantly by city, from 5.6% in unincorporated areas to over 11% in some municipalities.
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional for your specific situation. Rates last verified May 2026.
Verify rates on May 2026How it's calculated
Start with the purchase price: $20,000.00
Multiply by the combined tax rate to get the tax amount: $1,720.00
Add tax to the purchase price for the total amount due: $21,720.00
Arizona sales tax rates by county
| Location | Combined rate |
|---|---|
| Phoenix (Maricopa County) | 8.6% |
| Tucson (Pima County) | 8.7% |
| Mesa (Maricopa County) | 8.6% |
| Chandler (Maricopa County) | 7.6% |
| Scottsdale (Maricopa County) | 8.1% |
| Tempe (Maricopa County) | 8.6% |
| Flagstaff (Coconino County) | 9.2% |
| Sedona (Yavapai/Coconino) | 9.9% |
Common examples in Arizona
Based on county rates shown above. Select your county in the calculator for a precise result.
Used car purchase
$14,000.00 purchase
$1,204.00
tax owed
New car purchase
$32,000.00 purchase
$2,752.00
tax owed
Electronics (laptop)
$1,200.00 purchase
$103.20
tax owed
Home appliance
$700.00 purchase
$60.20
tax owed