Arkansas Sales Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate Arkansas sales tax using official DFA state, county, city, and reduced-food rate layers instead of a single generic local percentage.
Last Updated: May 12, 2026
Enter the taxable purchase amount before Arkansas state and local tax.
Selected local rate: 2.13% (1.13% city + 1.00% county).
General sales use the 6.5% state layer. Food ingredients use the DFA 0% state reduced-food layer for 2026.
State Tax (6.50%)
$6.50
County Tax (1.00%)
$1.00
City Tax (1.13%)
$1.13
Local Tax (2.13%)
$2.13
Combined Rate
8.63%
Total Sales Tax
$8.63
Total Price
$108.63
Arkansas Tax Layer Breakdown
$6.50
$1.00
$1.13
Official-Source Trace
| Check | Value | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| DFA table | April - June 2026 | City and county layers come from the official Arkansas DFA April-June 2026 table. |
| Destination row | Little Rock, Pulaski | City code 60-05; county code 60-00; effective 2022-01-01. |
| State category | General state rate 6.50% | Arkansas DFA lists a separate state reduced-food rate, so the calculator does not force food into the general state rate. |
| Address-level check | DFA lookup recommended | Use the official lookup for multi-county cities, annexations, or exact filing decisions. |
Source: Arkansas DFA city/county table and local tax lookup.
Important Disclaimer
This calculator provides an educational estimate for planning and comparison only. It is not tax, legal, financial, medical, lending, insurance, payroll, compliance, or institutional advice and it is not an official determination. Rules, rates, eligibility, formulas, and source data can change or depend on facts not captured here. Verify the result against official sources and qualified professional guidance before filing, paying, diagnosing, borrowing, investing, hiring, or making a compliance-sensitive decision.
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Current reviewer: Iliyas Khan, Internal tax and sales-tax methodology reviewer.
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Sales Tax Compliance Path
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Sales Tax Compliance Journey
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Step 3
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How to Use This Calculator
Step 1: Enter the pre-tax amount
Type the taxable price before Arkansas sales tax.
Step 2: Choose an Arkansas destination
Select the city and county row that matches the transaction location.
Step 3: Choose the taxable category
Use general taxable sale for ordinary retail purchases or food mode for the DFA reduced-food state rate.
Step 4: Review each tax layer
Check the state, county, city, combined rate, total tax, and official-source trace.
How This Calculator Works
Arkansas sales tax is not one flat number. This calculator applies the state layer, county layer, and city layer separately so you can see exactly why the final rate changes by destination. The general state sales and use tax rate is 6.50%.
For food ingredients, Arkansas DFA lists a separate state reduced-food tax rate of 0.00% effective in 2026. Food mode removes the state layer while keeping the selected city and county local layers visible.
The local rows use the official DFA April - June 2026 city and county table. Rows marked by DFA as varying across multiple counties should be confirmed with the official address lookup before filing or final invoicing.
What You Need to Know
Arkansas 2026 rate structure
Arkansas DFA publishes a statewide general sales and use tax rate, a reduced state food rate, and separate city and county local tax tables. For the modeled destinations on this page, local rates range from 0.00% to 6.13%, while combined general rates range from 6.50% to 12.63%.
The highest modeled destination is Gillham, Sevier at 12.63%. The lowest modeled destination is Saline County only, Saline at 6.50%.
Formula used by the calculator
The calculator uses this transparent structure: state tax equals purchase amount times state rate; county tax equals purchase amount times county rate; city tax equals purchase amount times city rate. Total tax is the sum of those three layers, and total price is purchase amount plus total tax.
General purchases use a 6.50% state layer. Food mode uses a 0.00% state layer based on the DFA state reduced-food rate, then adds the selected local city and county rates.
Worked examples
| Scenario | Rate Build | Estimated Tax | Estimated Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 general purchase in Little Rock | 6.50% state + 1.00% county + 1.125% city | $8.63 | $108.63 |
| $250 general purchase in Conway | 6.50% state + 0.50% county + 2.125% city | $22.81 | $272.81 |
| $500 general purchase in Fayetteville | 6.50% state + 1.25% county + 2.00% city | $48.75 | $548.75 |
| $100 food purchase in Little Rock | 0.00% state food + 1.00% county + 1.125% city | $2.13 | $102.13 |
Official Arkansas destination rows
The table below lists the destination rows included in the calculator. It shows city code, county code, and each local layer so you can audit the calculation rather than relying on a black-box combined rate.
| Destination | City Code | County Code | City | County | General Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, Pulaski | 60-05 | 60-00 | 1.13% | 1.00% | 8.63% |
| North Little Rock, Pulaski | 60-01 | 60-00 | 2.00% | 1.00% | 9.50% |
| Conway, Faulkner | 23-01 | 23-00 | 2.13% | 0.50% | 9.13% |
| Fayetteville, Washington | 72-14 | 72-00 | 2.00% | 1.25% | 9.75% |
| Fort Smith, Sebastian | 65-01 | 65-00 | 2.00% | 1.00% | 9.50% |
| Bentonville, Benton | 04-03 | 04-00 | 2.00% | 1.00% | 9.50% |
| Rogers, Benton | 04-02 | 04-00 | 2.00% | 1.00% | 9.50% |
| Bryant, Saline | 62-01 | 62-00 | 3.00% | 0.00% | 9.50% |
| Benton, Saline | 62-03 | 62-00 | 2.50% | 0.00% | 9.00% |
| West Memphis, Crittenden | 18-02 | 18-00 | 2.25% | 1.75% | 10.50% |
| Pine Bluff, Jefferson | 35-01 | 35-00 | 1.63% | 1.25% | 9.38% |
| Hot Springs, Garland | 26-01 | 26-00 | 1.50% | 1.50% | 9.50% |
| Jonesboro, Craighead | 16-11 | 16-00 | 1.00% | 1.00% | 8.50% |
| Texarkana, Miller | 46-13 | 46-00 | 2.50% | 1.25% | 10.25% |
| El Dorado, Union | 70-02 | 70-00 | 1.25% | 2.00% | 9.75% |
| Mountain Home, Baxter | 03-01 | 03-00 | 2.13% | 1.25% | 9.88% |
| Russellville, Pope | 58-01 | 58-00 | 1.50% | 1.00% | 9.00% |
| Searcy, White | 73-15 | 73-00 | 2.00% | 1.75% | 10.25% |
| Maumelle, Pulaski | 60-06 | 60-00 | 2.00% | 1.00% | 9.50% |
| Sherwood, Pulaski | 60-07 | 60-00 | 2.00% | 1.00% | 9.50% |
| Jacksonville, Pulaski | 60-04 | 60-00 | 2.00% | 1.00% | 9.50% |
| Gillham, Sevier | 66-03 | 66-00 | 3.00% | 3.13% | 12.63% |
| Dermott, Chicot | 09-03 | 09-00 | 4.00% | 2.00% | 12.50% |
| Greenland, Washington | 72-06 | 72-00 | 4.50% | 1.25% | 12.25% |
| St. Paul, Madison | 44-03 | 44-00 | 2.00% | 3.50% | 12.00% |
| Pulaski County only, Pulaski | none | 60-00 | 0.00% | 1.00% | 7.50% |
| Benton County only, Benton | none | 04-00 | 0.00% | 1.00% | 7.50% |
| Washington County only, Washington | none | 72-00 | 0.00% | 1.25% | 7.75% |
| Faulkner County only, Faulkner | none | 23-00 | 0.00% | 0.50% | 7.00% |
| Saline County only, Saline | none | 62-00 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.50% |
When to use the Arkansas DFA lookup
Use the DFA address-level lookup when a city crosses county lines, a transaction involves annexation or deannexation boundaries, or the seller needs filing-grade jurisdiction mapping. This calculator is built for fast planning and transparent verification, not as a replacement for address-level compliance workflow.
Arkansas DFA also notes that local tax is generally tied to point of delivery for delivered merchandise. If possession occurs at the seller's location, the store location may drive local tax; if goods are delivered, the delivery address can matter.
Common Arkansas sales-tax mistakes
The biggest mistake is using only the 6.50% state rate. A second common mistake is adding a city rate but forgetting the county rate. A third is applying the general state layer to a food transaction without checking the separate reduced-food state rate.
For business estimates, keep the calculator output, destination row, and DFA source date in your quote notes. For household budgeting, compare total price rather than just shelf price, especially for furniture, appliances, electronics, and project materials.
Related tools
For nearby state comparisons, use the Texas Sales Tax Calculator, Oklahoma Sales Tax Calculator, and Tennessee Sales Tax Calculator. The Percentage Calculator is useful when comparing how much one destination changes the final price.
Arkansas sales-tax facts to know
These quick facts add local context beyond the standard calculator flow so the page does more than restate a generic state-plus-local formula.
What is Arkansas state sales tax in 2026
Arkansas DFA lists the general state sales and use tax rate as 6.5% and the state reduced food tax as 0.0% effective January 1, 2026.
Does this calculator include Arkansas county tax
Yes. The modeled destination rows separate state tax, county tax, and city tax using Arkansas DFA April-June 2026 city and county rate table rows.
Why does the calculator ask for a destination
Arkansas local tax is destination-specific. A city-only label can miss county layers, annexation changes, or multi-county boundary issues, so this calculator uses city-plus-county rows.
Compare Arkansas sales tax with nearby states
Compare Arkansas sales tax with Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee when you are evaluating border shopping, multi-state pricing, shipping destinations, or relocation costs. The linked calculators below make those Arkansas vs. neighbor comparisons easier to run.
Quick compare links: Arkansas vs. Missouri sales tax, Arkansas vs. Oklahoma sales tax, Arkansas vs. Tennessee sales tax.
| State | Base Rate | Local Range | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 6.50% | 0.00% - 6.13% | Current page |
| Missouri | 4.22% | 0.00% - 5.76% | Open calculator |
| Oklahoma | 4.50% | 0.00% - 7.00% | Open calculator |
| Tennessee | 7.00% | 0.00% - 2.75% | Open calculator |
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Sources & References
- 1.Arkansas DFA - State Sales and Use Tax Rates(Accessed May 2026)
- 2.Arkansas DFA - City and County Sales & Use Tax Rates(Accessed May 2026)
- 3.Arkansas DFA - April-June 2026 City and County Rate Table(Accessed May 2026)
- 4.Arkansas DFA - Local Tax Lookup Tools(Accessed May 2026)
- 5.Arkansas DFA - Sales and Use Tax FAQs(Accessed May 2026)