Arkansas Sales Tax Rate Table
Arkansas statewide sales tax rate: 6.50%. Local governments in Arkansas may add their own sales tax on top of the state rate, so the total rate you charge depends on the address of the sale. Combined state and local rates average about 9.48%. Arkansas’s sales tax is administered by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
Rates reviewed August 2026. State rates reflect statutory rates in effect as of July 1, 2026. Local rates change frequently — always confirm the rate for the exact delivery address before you file.
Arkansas Sales Tax Rates at a Glance
| Statewide sales tax rate | 6.50% |
|---|---|
| Local sales taxes | Yes — up to 6.13% additional |
| Average local rate | 2.98% |
| Average combined rate | 9.48% |
| Administered by | Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration |
| Registration document | Arkansas sales and use tax permit |
| Rate data reviewed | August 2026 |
How Local Sales Tax Works in Arkansas
Both cities and counties levy local sales tax in Arkansas on top of the 6.5% state rate, and stacked local rates exceed 6% in some jurisdictions. Arkansas also caps the local portion on large single transactions, with a rebate process available to businesses on qualifying purchases above the cap.
Which Arkansas Rate Should You Charge?
Arkansas is a destination-sourcing state and a full member of the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, so the rate is set by the address where the customer receives the goods.
What Arkansas Taxes — and What It Doesn’t
Groceries are taxed at a substantially reduced state rate rather than being fully exempt, and prescription drugs are exempt. Arkansas taxes a wider list of services than most of its neighbours.
Look Up an Exact Arkansas Sales Tax Rate
Publishing a fixed list of every Arkansas city and county rate would be out of date within weeks, so we do not reproduce one here. The Department of Finance and Administration publishes city and county rate changes on a quarterly schedule. Open the official Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration website at www.dfa.arkansas.gov and use its rate lookup for the exact delivery address.
Registering to Collect Sales Tax in Arkansas
Before you can legally charge Arkansas sales tax you need to be registered with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and hold a Arkansas sales and use tax permit. Our sales tax application service files the paperwork for you. See the Arkansas sales tax application page for what Arkansas asks for.
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Arkansas Sales Tax Rate FAQs
What is the sales tax rate in Arkansas?
The Arkansas statewide rate is 6.50%. With local taxes added, the total rate at a given address is typically higher — the average combined rate is about 9.48% and local add-ons can reach 6.13%.
Do I need a permit before I collect sales tax in Arkansas?
Yes. Collecting sales tax without a valid Arkansas sales and use tax permit is not permitted in Arkansas. Register first, then start charging tax. You can apply for your Arkansas sales tax permit here.
Do remote and online sellers have to collect Arkansas sales tax?
Generally yes, once you cross Arkansas’s economic nexus threshold or have a physical presence in the state. Marketplace facilitators such as Amazon and Etsy usually collect on their own sales, but sales through your own website normally remain your responsibility. See our sales tax registration overview for how nexus works.
How often do Arkansas sales tax rates change?
The statewide rate changes rarely — local rates change far more often, frequently on 1 January, 1 April, 1 July or 1 October. Confirm the current rate with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration before filing a return.
Sales Tax Rates in Other States
Compare every state on our state sales and use tax rate hub, or check a neighbouring state:
- Missouri sales tax rate table
- Tennessee sales tax rate table
- Mississippi sales tax rate table
- Louisiana sales tax rate table
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