Phoenix, Arizona Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Phoenix, Arizona is 9.100%. 5.6% state + 0.7% Maricopa County + 2.8% Phoenix (city TPT raised from 2.3% in July 2025). Groceries are exempt from state tax (some local food tax may apply).
Sales tax in Phoenix
The 9.100% you pay at a Phoenix register is made up of 5.60% state tax plus roughly 3.500% in local taxes — a combination of county, city, and special-district levies. 5.6% state + 0.7% Maricopa County + 2.8% Phoenix (city TPT raised from 2.3% in July 2025). Groceries are exempt from state tax (some local food tax may apply).
That's higher than the Arizona average of 8.37%. Most large Arizona cities run above the state average because urban areas tend to layer transit taxes, special improvement districts, and arena/stadium taxes on top of the state and county base.
Arizona exempts unprepared groceries from sales tax. Restaurant meals and prepared food are taxable at the full combined rate.
For exact tax on a transaction at a specific Phoenix address, use the Arizona Department of Revenue's lookup or a tool like Avalara. Rates can vary block-by-block when special tax districts cover part of the city.