Arkansas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Arkansas imposes a statewide sales and use tax and authorizes additional city and county local option sales and use taxes. Local option tax rates are established at the city and county level and may differ by jurisdiction. The descriptions on this page summarize the structure reflected in official Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration publications and do not replace official statutory or administrative language.

Estimates only. Results may differ from official tax bills, pay stubs, or filed returns.

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Purchase amount

Enter the purchase price before sales tax.

Estimated sales tax

Shows an estimated sales tax amount based on the configured rates.

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How it works

Arkansas publishes a single statewide rate for the state sales and use tax. In addition to the statewide tax, Arkansas law authorizes cities and counties to impose local option sales and use taxes. When local option taxes apply, the total sales tax reflects the statewide tax together with any applicable city and county taxes for the location involved. Official guidance is published by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov).

Examples

A simplified estimate can be calculated by applying the statewide sales and use tax rate published by Arkansas to the taxable amount. Where city or county local option taxes apply, the total sales tax reflects the statewide tax plus the applicable local option taxes for the relevant jurisdiction, as published by the state.

Limitations and important notes

Results are simplified estimates and may not reflect all transaction-specific or jurisdiction-specific outcomes. Arkansas authorizes city and county local option sales and use taxes, and those local rates are not uniform statewide. Without applying the correct local option rates for the specific location, an estimate may reflect only the statewide tax. For compliance and reporting, official Arkansas statutes, regulations, and guidance issued by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration control the final tax determination.

FAQs

What statewide rate is used for the Arkansas sales and use tax?

The statewide component used in this estimate is the Arkansas state sales and use tax rate of 6.50%, as published by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

Why can the total sales tax differ by location within Arkansas?

Arkansas authorizes cities and counties to impose local option sales and use taxes in addition to the statewide tax. Because local option tax rates are set at the city and county level, the combined total sales tax can differ depending on where a transaction occurs.

Does Arkansas apply the same rate to sales tax and use tax?

Arkansas publishes a single statewide rate for the state sales and use tax. Whether a particular transaction is treated as sales tax or use tax depends on the facts of the transaction and how Arkansas applies its rules.

Are city and county taxes included in the estimate?

City and county local option sales and use taxes are authorized in Arkansas, but the applicable rates depend on the specific city and county. If local option rates are not applied, the estimate may reflect only the statewide sales and use tax.

How should this estimate be used for compliance purposes?

This estimate is intended as a simplified calculation based on the statewide Arkansas sales and use tax and the general structure of local option taxes. For compliance, official guidance from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and the applicable city and county tax rates govern.

Calculations are simplified and for guidance only. Always double-check results and current rules with official sources or a qualified professional before making financial decisions.