Sales Tax in Payson, Arizona in 2025

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Payson and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Payson.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis.

Payson Sales Tax Rate 2025

Payson is located in Gila County in Arizona, United States, and has a sales tax rate of 10.48%. This includes local and state sales tax rates.

Here is the breakdown of the Payson's sales tax:

Tax Jurisdiction	Sales Tax Rate
State Tax	5.60%
County Tax	0.00%-1.00%
City Tax	3.88%
Special Tax	0.00%-1.00%
Combined Rate	10.48%

Sales Tax Rates in Payson by Zip Codes and Districts

Below are the sales tax rates in Payson broken down by districts and zip codes:

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
GILA COUNTY|PAYSON TOWN	85541	10.48%
PAYSON TOWN|TONTO APACHE RESERVATION (GILA COUNTY)	85541	10.48%

How Does the Payson Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Arizona?

Payson’s 10.48% sales tax rate is 0.62% lower than the highest sales tax rate in Arizona, which stands at 11.10% in cities like South Tucson.

It is 3.13% higher than the lowest sales tax rate in Arizona, which stands at 7.35% in cities like Camp Verde.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Payson sales tax rates with a few other cities in Arizona:

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City	Sales Tax Rates
Camp Verde	7.35%
Apache Junction	7.70%-8.10%
Show Low	8.43%
Paradise Valley	8.80%
Fountain Hills	9.20%
Globe	9.90%
Payson	10.48%
South Tucson	11.10%

You can also compare the sales tax rate of Payson against the Arizona cities closest in population size:

• Eloy's sales tax rate is 8.20%
• Coolidge's sales tax rate is 8.20%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Payson?

Payson has the sales tax nexus rules as Arizona. 

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in Arizona.

You have sales tax nexus in Payson if you meet one of the following conditions:

• Physical nexus: Businesses that own or lease real or personal property in Arizona, such as offices, inventories, and more.
• Employees: Businesses with independent contractors, employees, or other non-employee representatives who conduct business activities on behalf of the company in the state.
• Economic nexus: Marketplace facilitators and remote sellers who make more than $100,000 in the state.
• Delivery of taxable goods and services: Businesses who deliver merchandise into Arizona on vehicles owned or leased by the taxpayer. 

Learn more about sales tax nexus and when you’re required to collect sales tax.

What Products Are Exempt from Payson Sales Tax?

Payson doesn't have any special exemptions and follows the same sales tax rules as Arizona.

The items exempt from sales tax in Payson are:

• Mining and metallurgical supplies.
• Natural gas or liquefied petroleum gas used to propel a motor vehicle.
• Drugs and medical oxygen, including delivery hose, mask or tent, regulator and tank, if prescribed by a member of the medical, dental, or veterinarian profession.
• Livestock and poultry sold to persons engaging in farming, ranching, or producing livestock or poultry.
• Textbooks, sold by a bookstore or required by any state university or community college.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Payson?

You need a sales permit if you are a retailer located in Payson or if you have a sales tax nexus.

You can create an account and register online via the Arizona Department of Revenue website. 

How to Collect Sales Tax in Payson

Payson uses destination-based sales tax sourcing for businesses located outside the state. This means that if you sell to a customer in Payson from another state, you must apply the sales tax rate based on the buyer’s shipping address.

Meanwhile, if your business is located in Payson, the sales tax applies origin-based sourcing rules. This means that to sell taxable goods to Payson residents from within the state, you must collect the sales tax rate of your business’s address.

Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Payson

You can file Payson sales tax returns using the following methods:

• File online: File electronically through the Arizona Department of Revenue.
• File by mail: Mail Form TPT-EZ for businesses in a single location and TPT-2 for businesses in multiple locations to:
  Arizona Department of Revenue
  P.O. Box 29010
  Phoenix, AZ 85038
• Let Zamp handle your Arizona sales tax filing and remittance so you won’t ever have to deal with a sales tax return!