Arizona Sales Tax Calculator
Arizona imposes a transaction privilege tax, which is legally a tax on the vendor for the privilege of doing business in the state and is commonly referred to as a sales tax. This calculator provides a simplified estimate based on the Arizona state transaction privilege tax rate identified in the Arizona Department of Revenue’s transaction privilege tax rate tables effective July 1, 2025.
Estimates are shown for the 2026 tax year. In cases where official figures have not yet been finalized, calculations are based on the most recently available data and may be updated when final guidance is published.
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Estimated sales tax
Shows an estimated sales tax amount based on the configured rates.
Arizona Sales Tax Calculator – how it works
Arizona’s tax system is based on the transaction privilege tax. The Arizona Department of Revenue publishes transaction privilege tax rate tables that identify a state transaction privilege tax rate of 5.60% effective July 1, 2025. Arizona also authorizes additional county and city or town transaction privilege taxes, and total tax amounts may vary by location and business classification. Official guidance is published by the Arizona Department of Revenue.
Examples
The examples illustrate the state-level transaction privilege tax component identified in the Arizona Department of Revenue’s rate tables effective July 1, 2025. For example, applying the 5.60% state transaction privilege tax rate to a taxable amount produces an estimated state-level tax equal to 5.60% of that amount. These examples do not include county or city or town transaction privilege taxes and do not account for classification-specific rules.
Limitations and important notes
Results are simplified estimates and may not match the total tax due for a specific transaction. Arizona law authorizes additional county and city or town transaction privilege taxes, and state transaction privilege tax rates can vary by business classification. This estimate reflects only the state transaction privilege tax rate identified in the Arizona Department of Revenue’s rate tables effective July 1, 2025.
FAQs about Arizona Sales Tax Calculator
Is Arizona’s tax legally a sales tax?
Arizona’s tax is legally the transaction privilege tax, which is imposed on the vendor for the privilege of doing business in the state. It is commonly referred to as a sales tax because vendors often pass the tax on to customers.
What state rate is used in this estimate?
This estimate uses the Arizona state transaction privilege tax rate of 5.60% as identified in the Arizona Department of Revenue’s transaction privilege tax rate tables effective July 1, 2025.
Why can total tax amounts vary within Arizona?
In addition to the state transaction privilege tax, Arizona authorizes county and city or town transaction privilege taxes. Transaction privilege tax rates can also vary by business classification, so total tax amounts can differ depending on location and the nature of the transaction.
Does this estimate include all Arizona transaction privilege taxes?
No. This estimate reflects only the state transaction privilege tax rate identified in the Arizona Department of Revenue’s rate tables effective July 1, 2025. It does not include county or city or town taxes or account for classification-specific rates.
Why might this estimate differ from the amount shown on a receipt?
The amount shown on a receipt may include additional county or city or town transaction privilege taxes or different rates for specific business classifications. A simplified estimate using only the state transaction privilege tax rate identified in the Arizona Department of Revenue’s rate tables may therefore differ from the total amount charged.
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Calculations are simplified and for guidance only. Always double-check results and current rules with official sources or a qualified professional before making financial decisions.