Common sales tax exemptions include: Professional or personal services where the sale of tangible personal property constitutes an inconsequential element. Services rendered in addition to the sale of tangible personal property at retail.
This applies to TPT licensees that are registered and have filed returns using business code 045 for engaging in the business classification of residential rental. Residential rental is the rental of real property for a period of 30 or more consecutive days for residential (i.e. noncommercial) purposes only.
Contractors engaging in taxable construction projects or activities are required to obtain a TPT license.
Businesses that perform the following activities are subject to TPT and must be licensed. retail sales. restaurants/bars. hotel/motel (transient lodging) commercial lease. amusements. personal property rentals. contracting. severance (metal mining)
Arizona originally adopted TPT in 1933 when the rate for selling tangible personal property at retail was 2 percent. That rate is currently 5.6 percent. On top of the state TPT, there may be one or more local TPTs, as well as one or more special district taxes, each of which can range between 0 percent and 5.6 percent.
Rates effective January 1, 2024 through present. 8.6% Sales Tax Chart - Combined (State of Arizona + Maricopa County + City of Phoenix) tax due on Retail Sales from $0.01 to $100.00. 8.3% Sales Tax Chart - Combined (State of Arizona + Maricopa County + City of Phoenix) tax due on Retail Sales from $0.01 to $100.00.
For example, car repair, furniture cleaning, and tangible goods warranties are taxable services. However, not all services are subject to sales tax in Arizona. For example, professional services like legal or accounting are exempt.
Are services taxable in Arizona? Arizona has a transaction privilege tax (TPT) that operates similarly to sales and use tax in other states. Some professional services, amusement/entertainment services, and services to tangible personal property are taxable in Arizona.
Services are generally not taxable in Arizona, with the following exceptions: amusements. personal property rentals. contracting.