Arizona sales tax rules
Quick answer
Arizona charges a 5.6% statewide sales tax, plus local county, city and district add-ons. What gets taxed matters as much as the rate: below is how Arizona treats each category that commonly changes a receipt total.
Direct answers
Each answer has its own page with the full rule and exceptions.
Is there sales tax on groceries in Arizona?
No. Groceries bought for home preparation are exempt from Arizona state sales tax. Prepared and restaurant food is still taxable.
Is clothing taxed in Arizona?
Yes. Clothing is fully taxable in Arizona at the combined state and local rate.
Is shipping taxable in Arizona?
It depends on how you invoice it. In Arizona, separately stated delivery is generally exempt, while bundled shipping-and-handling is taxable.
Do I have to charge sales tax for online sales in Arizona?
Only after you cross economic nexus. Once you exceed $100,000 in sales into Arizona over 12 months, you must register with the Arizona Department of Revenue and charge the buyer's destination rate.
Does Arizona have a tax-free weekend?
No. Arizona does not run a recurring sales tax holiday. Purchases are taxed at the normal combined rate year-round, currently 7.8%–8.7% across covered Arizona metros.
Arizona rates by city
Combined state, county, city and district rates.