Arkansas
Sales tax
$0.00
Total with tax
$0.00
Combined rate
0%
Arkansas sales tax rates
- State rate
- 6.5%, since July 1, 2013
- Local taxes
- City and county sales taxes apply on top of the state rate, based on where the buyer takes the goods or the delivery address.
- Rate for an address
- The state's rate lookup
Good to know
- The state tax on groceries dropped to 0% on January 1, 2026. Local taxes can still apply to food.
How to work out Arkansas sales tax
Add the state rate and your local rate to get the combined rate. Then:
- Tax on a price: price × combined rate. At 6.5%, $100 carries $6.50, so you pay $106.50.
- Tax inside a total: total ÷ (1 + combined rate) gives the price before tax. The difference is the tax.
Some goods are taxed at a different rate or not at all, such as groceries in many states. Check the state's page for the item you're pricing.
Selling in Arkansas? A business that makes taxable sales usually needs a sales tax permit from the state before its first sale. See Arkansas's seller's permit and resale certificate rules and its remote seller threshold. Our Arkansas business guide covers registering a company there.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Arkansas?
Arkansas's state sales tax rate is 6.5%. City and county sales taxes apply on top of the state rate, based on where the buyer takes the goods or the delivery address.
Does Arkansas have local sales tax?
City and county sales taxes apply on top of the state rate, based on where the buyer takes the goods or the delivery address. Use the state's official lookup to find the rate for a specific address.
How do I calculate Arkansas sales tax?
Multiply the price by the combined rate. At 6.5%, a $100 purchase carries $6.50 in tax, for $106.50 in total. To take tax out of a total, divide the total by 1 plus the rate: $106.50 ÷ 1.065 = $100.
Sources
We take every fee, deadline and rule on this page from these pages and nowhere else. Rules change, so open the source before you pay anything.
- 1.Arkansas sales tax rates (official)Checked November 9, 2026
- 2.Arkansas rate lookup (linked by the state)Checked November 9, 2026
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