Tucson, AZ Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 8.7% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Tucson sales tax rate: 8.7%
The combined sales tax rate in Tucson, AZ is 8.7% as of October 1, 2026: 5.6% state, 0.5% Pima County and 2.6% city. Tucson has about 542,629 residents.
At 8.7%, a $500 purchase in Tucson adds $43.50 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $174.00. With a median household income of $54,546 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 17% of a week's income here.
Among the 4 Arizona places covered on this site, Tucson ranks 3 of 4. Rates run from 8.6% in Marana to 9.3% in Prescott.
Groceries are exempt from both state and local sales tax in Tucson. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Arizona revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Arizona Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
5.60%
Tucson Local Rate
3.1%
Tucson Combined
8.7%
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. The state rate has not yet been confirmed on the state revenue department site.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from both state and local sales tax in Tucson
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Tucson
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.17 | $27.17 |
| $100.00 | $8.70 | $108.70 |
| $500.00 | $43.50 | $543.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $87.00 | $1,087.00 |
Based on the Tucson combined rate of 8.7% (October 1, 2026).
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