Arkansas Sales Tax Rate 2026: State and Local Guide
Review Arkansas state and local sales tax rates, county pages, permit steps, filing links, tax holidays, forms, and official department resources.
Combined Rate
9.500%
Current combined sales tax rate shown for this page.
State Portion
6.500%
Base state sales tax component in the rate breakdown.
Local Portion
0.000%
County, city, and special district tax combined.
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State Rate
6.500%
Base state sales tax rate.
Average Combined
3.00%
Average combined state and local rate.
Maximum Local
6.10%
Highest combined local rate shown in current guidance.
County Pages
72
County-level sales tax pages in the current location index.
Official Links
3
Forms, filing tools, lookup pages, and research links.
State Rate Breakdown
Arkansas state and local sales tax benchmark
Rate Components
State, county, city, and special district sales tax breakdown
| Component | Rate |
|---|---|
| Arkansas State Sales Tax | 6.500% |
| Combined Sales Tax Rate | 9.500% |
Average Local Rate
3.00%
Average localHighest Local Rate
6.10%
Highest localNexus Threshold
$100,000
Registration triggerCounty Directory
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Highest rate counties
Lowest rate counties
Arkansas
8.700%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Ashley
9.200%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Baxter
8.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Benton
8.900%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Boone
9.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Bradley
9.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Calhoun
9.600%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Carroll
8.400%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Chicot
10.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Clark
8.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Clay
8.100%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Cleburne
8.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Cleveland
10.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Columbia
9.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Conway
8.800%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Craighead
8.100%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Crawford
8.600%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Crittenden
9.800%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Cross
10.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Dallas
9.100%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Desha
8.800%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Drew
9.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Faulkner
8.400%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Franklin
9.200%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Fulton
9.800%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Garland
9.100%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Grant
8.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Greene
7.900%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Hempstead
9.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Hot Spring
8.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Howard
9.600%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Independence
8.400%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Izard
7.600%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Jackson
9.100%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Jefferson
8.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Lafayette
9.600%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Lawrence
9.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Lee
7.700%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Little River
9.600%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Logan
9.200%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Madison
10.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Marion
8.700%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Miller
8.400%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Mississippi
9.600%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Monroe
7.800%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Montgomery
9.700%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Nevada
8.900%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Newton
8.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Ouachita
10.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Perry
9.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Phillips
9.100%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Pike
8.900%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Poinsett
9.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Polk
9.700%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Pope
8.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Prairie
8.800%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Pulaski
8.200%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Randolph
8.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Saline
8.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Scott
8.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Searcy
8.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Sebastian
9.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Sevier
10.900%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Sharp
9.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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St. Francis
10.300%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Stone
8.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Union
8.900%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Van Buren
8.400%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Washington
8.600%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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White
8.900%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Woodruff
9.000%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Yell
8.500%State 6.500% plus local add-ons.
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Official State Resources
Arkansas sales tax forms, e-file, lookup, and agency links
Forms
Electronic filing
Agency research
Sales Tax Holidays
Arkansas tax holiday calendar and eligible items
Back-to-School Sales
August 2nd-3rd (12:01 am on first Saturday in August to 11:59 pm the following Sunday each year)
Back-to-School Sales Clothing/footwear $100 or less Clothing accessories and equipment $50 or less School supplies. School art supplies. School instructional supplies. Electronic devices
clothing and footwear less than $100 school supplies
August 3 - 4
clothing and footwear less than $100 school supplies
Taxability Matrix
Recent Arkansas taxability updates
AR Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2023
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AR Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2022
ARTM2022
AR Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2021
ARTM202100
AR Taxability Matrix Library of Definitions 2020.1
ARTM202001
AR Taxability Matrix 2020
ARTM2020
AR Taxability Matrix 2019
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AR Taxability Matrix 2018
ARTM201800
AR Taxability Matrix 2017.1
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AR Taxability Matrix 2017
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AR Taxability Matrix 2016.1
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FAQ
Arkansas sales tax questions
What is the Arkansas state sales tax rate?
The current state-level rate shown in our tax rate table is 6.500%. Local county, city, and special district taxes can push the combined rate higher.
How many official sales tax resources are available for Arkansas?
We currently surface 3 imported official resource links for Arkansas, including forms, agency research links, e-file portals, registration links, and lookup tools.
Does Arkansas have economic nexus rules?
Yes. The current state guideline shows a sales threshold of $100,000 and 200 transactions before many remote sellers need to register and collect tax.
Where can I find holidays, forms, and taxability updates for Arkansas?
This page includes imported sales tax holidays, official state forms, e-file links, research links, and recent taxability matrix updates when those rows exist in the database.