Arkansas Tax Calculators.
Tax year 2026 income tax rates, brackets, and sales tax for Arkansas. Returns for tax year 2026 are generally filed in 2027; source links and last-verified dates are shown below.Tax year 2026 means income earned during calendar year 2026; those returns are generally filed in 2027. State and local sales tax rates can change during the year, so confirm current rules before filing or remitting tax.
Income Tax
Arkansas uses a graduated income tax with 2 brackets for 2026: 2% on the first $4,600 of taxable income and 3.9% above that. The top rate has come down from 4.4% under ongoing reform. The standard deduction is $2,470 for single filers and $4,940 for joint filers.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $4,600 | 2% |
| Over $4,600 | 3.9% |
Sales Tax
Groceries are taxed at a reduced rate of 0.125%. Prescription drugs are exempt.
Arkansas's top rate of 3.9% is below the national average, but its combined sales tax rate of 9.44% is among the highest in the nation.
What is the income tax rate in Arkansas?
Arkansas has 2 income tax brackets for 2026, with rates of 2% and 3.9%. The top rate of 3.9% applies to the highest bracket.
Does Arkansas tax groceries?
Arkansas taxes groceries at a significantly reduced rate of 0.125%, one of the lowest grocery tax rates among states that do tax food.
How does Arkansas compare to neighboring states?
Arkansas's income tax is lower than Missouri but higher than Texas (which has none). Its combined sales tax is among the highest in the region.