Sales Tax in Queen Creek, Arizona in 2025

The combined sales tax rate for Queen Creek, Arizona ranges from 8.55%-8.95%. This is your total sales tax rate when you combine the Arizona state tax (5.60%), the county sales tax (0.70%-1.10%) the Queen Creek city sales tax (2.25%), and the special tax (0.00%-2.50%).

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

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.

Queen Creek Sales Tax Rate 2025

Queen Creek is located in Arizona, United States. Its minimum sales tax rate is 8.55%, and its maximum sales tax rate is 8.95%. These rates include local and state sales tax rates.

Here is how the Queen Creek sales tax rates breaks down:

Tax Jurisdiction	Min. Rate	Max. Rate
State Tax	5.60%	5.60%
County Tax	0.70%	1.10%
City Tax	2.25%	2.25%
Special Tax	0.00%	2.50%
Combined Rate	8.55%	8.95%

County Sales Tax in Queen Creek

Queen Creek overlaps with 2 counties in Arizona. Below, you can see the county sales tax rates for each one:

County	Sales Tax Rate
Maricopa County	0.70%
Pinal County	1.10%

Sales Tax Rates in Queen Creek by Zip Codes and Districts

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

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
MARICOPA COUNTY|QUEEN CREEK TOWN	85297, 85143, 85140, 85298, 85142, 85212	8.55%
MARICOPA COUNTY|QUEEN CREEK SPECIAL DISTRICT	85142	8.80%
PINAL COUNTY|QUEEN CREEK TOWN	85140, 85142, 85212	8.95%

How Does the Queen Creek Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Arizona?

The lowest sales tax rate you can find in Arizona stands at 7.35%. The highest sales tax rate in the state is 8.95%. Here’s how Queen Creek’s sales tax rates compare against these rates:

• The minimum sales tax rate (8.55%) is 1.20% higher than the state's lowest rate and 2.55% lower than the highest rate.
• The maximum sales tax rate (8.95%) is 1.60% higher than the state's lowest rate and 2.15% lower than the highest rate.

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

City	Sales Tax Rates
Camp Verde	7.35%
Gilbert	7.80%
Casa Grande	8.20%
Queen Creek	8.55%-8.95%
Fountain Hills	9.20%
Hayden	9.60%-9.70%
Chino Valley	10.35%
South Tucson	11.10%

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

• Maricopa's sales tax rate is 8.70%
• Casa Grande's sales tax rate is 8.20%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Queen Creek?

Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek Sales Tax?

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

The items exempt from sales tax in Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek?

You need a sales permit if you are a retailer located in Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek

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

Meanwhile, if your business is located in Queen Creek, the sales tax applies origin-based sourcing rules. This means that to sell taxable goods to Queen Creek 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 Queen Creek

You can file Queen Creek 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!