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Arizona Surplus Lines Tax Filing 2026

The Arizona surplus lines tax is 3% of gross premium, plus a 0.2% stamping fee. SLTax360 automates every filing so MGAs, wholesalers, and retail brokers stay compliant without manual entry.

Rates effective from 2026-07-23

Arizona Rates Snapshot
Surplus Lines Tax 3%
Stamping Fee 0.2%

Estimate only. Figures are calculated from published state rates and are not a guarantee of the amounts due. Verify with the applicable state or stamping office before filing.

How SLTax360 Files Arizona Surplus Lines Taxes

Filing surplus lines tax in Arizona means navigating Arizona's specific submission channel, fee structure, and deadline rules. SLTax360 abstracts that away: we maintain the Arizona rate configuration in a versioned table and apply it automatically to every invoice you submit.

Each Arizona transaction we file is itemized into its components: surplus lines tax (3%), stamping fee (0.2%). Your audit trail then shows exactly which line went where. Confirmations are retained, deadlines are tracked, and filings are reconciled against your invoice data.

How Arizona filings are submitted: Arizona does not offer an unattended machine channel, so the platform calculates the amounts and generates the state's required file (Excel form export only (ARS 20-408)) for submission through your own Arizona portal account. The confirmation is stored back against the filing. You keep your own Arizona licence and portal login either way.

Whether you're an MGA filing a handful of Arizona transactions per month or a wholesaler running hundreds, the amounts, the deadline and the paperwork are handled in one place. Want to verify the numbers yourself first? Run a free Arizona calculation (no signup required).

Arizona Notes: Fire marshal tax of 0.5% applies to fire, allied lines, and multi-peril policies.

Arizona Surplus Lines FAQ

As of 2026, the Arizona surplus lines tax rate is 3% of gross premium. The tax base in Arizona includes policy fees.

Yes. Arizona applies a stamping fee of 0.2% on top of the surplus lines tax. Stamping fees fund the state-designated stamping office that reviews and processes filings.

Yes, with one manual step. Arizona does not offer an unattended machine channel, so SLTax360 calculates the amounts and generates the state's required file (Excel form export only (ARS 20-408)), which is then submitted through your own Arizona portal account, either by your team or by ours on a supported plan. The confirmation is stored back against the filing. You keep your own Arizona licence and portal login. Try the free Arizona rate in the public calculator before signing up.

Fire marshal tax of 0.5% applies to fire, allied lines, and multi-peril policies.

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