What is the sales tax rate in Gilbert?
The combined sales tax rate in Gilbert, Arizona is 8.3% as of 2026. It is made up of the Arizona statewide base rate of 5.6%, plus applicable Maricopa County and local district taxes. Gilbert sits within Maricopa County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Arizona is administered by the Arizona Department of Revenue, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Gilbert.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Gilbert, Arizona?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Arizona must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Gilbert. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Arizona.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Arizona customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Arizona's economic nexus threshold must register with the Arizona Department of Revenue before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Gilbert?
To collect sales tax in Gilbert, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Arizona Department of Revenue. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Arizona sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Gilbert?
Sales tax in Gilbert is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Gilbert address, the combined rate of 8.3% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Maricopa County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Gilbert ZIP codes and how Gilbert compares with other cities in Maricopa County and across Arizona.
