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 progressive income tax with rates from 0% to 3.9%. The top rate has been reduced from 4.4% as part of ongoing tax reform efforts. The first $4,400 of income is tax-free.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $4,400 | 0% |
| $4,400 - $8,800 | 2.0% |
| Over $8,800 | 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 a progressive income tax with a top rate of 3.9% on income over $8,800. The first $4,400 of net income is not taxed.
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.