What is the sales tax rate in Tempe, Arizona?

The combined sales tax rate in Tempe, Arizona is 8.700% as of 2026. This includes the Arizona state rate of 5.600% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Tempe sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.700% (or 0.00870) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.70 in sales tax.

What is the Arizona state sales tax rate?

The base Arizona state sales tax rate is 5.600%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Tempe have a county sales tax?

Tempe imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 0.700% on top of the state rate.

When was the Tempe sales tax rate last updated?

The Tempe sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Tempe, AZ Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Tempe, Arizona is 8.700%.

Combined Rate 8.700%

State5.600% County0.700% City2.400%

Tempe Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Arizona State Sales Tax	5.600%
County Sales Tax	0.700%
City / Municipal Tax	2.400%
Total Combined Rate	8.700%

Which County Is Tempe In?

Tempe falls within Maricopa, Arizona. Maricopa imposes a 0.700% county-level sales tax in addition to the Arizona state base rate.

Tempe ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Tempe for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.700% combined rate.

85281 85282 85283 85284

Nearby Tax Rates

Chandler 8.7 mi

8.100%

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Paradise Valley 10.9 mi

9.100%

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Business Nexus in Arizona

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Arizona from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Arizona sales tax.

FAQ: Tempe Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Tempe, Arizona is 8.700% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.700% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $43.50 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Arizona. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Tempe are subject to the 8.700% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Arizona Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Arizona Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

Using 8.700% rate for Tempe, AZ

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Rate applied: 8.700% combined

Official Tax Authority

Arizona Department of Revenue

Filing Deadline: TPT returns due the 20th of the month following the filing period. File via AZTaxes.gov.

Visit Official Portal (602) 255-3381