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
In 2026, Arkansas’s regular rates range from 0% to 3.7%. Above $94,700 of net taxable income, the upper schedule taxes the first $4,700 at 2% and the remainder at 3.7%, with a transition adjustment through $97,600.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $5,599 | 0% |
| $5,600 to $11,199 | 2% |
| $11,200 to $15,999 | 3% |
| $16,000 to $26,399 | 3.4% |
| $26,400 to $94,700 | 3.7% |
Sales Tax
Eligible groceries have been exempt from Arkansas state sales tax since January 1, 2026; local sales taxes still apply. Prescription drugs are exempt. Combined rates shown are population-weighted July 1, 2026 estimates; actual item and local rates vary.
Arkansas’s combined sales tax rate is 9.48% (July 1, 2026 population-weighted estimate). This is separate from the state’s 3.7% top individual income tax rate.
What is the income tax rate in Arkansas?
In 2026, Arkansas’s regular rates range from 0% to 3.7%. Above $94,700 of net taxable income, the upper schedule taxes the first $4,700 at 2% and the remainder at 3.7%, with a transition adjustment through $97,600.
Does Arkansas tax groceries?
Eligible groceries have been exempt from Arkansas state sales tax since January 1, 2026. Local sales taxes were not eliminated.
How does Arkansas compare to neighboring states?
The 2026 top marginal individual income-tax rate is 3.7% in Arkansas and 4.7% in Missouri; Texas has no personal income tax. Actual liability depends on the tax base, deductions and credits. Its combined sales tax is among the highest in the region.
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