Arkansas Sales Tax Rates: 2026 County Guide
Complete sales tax breakdown for all 72 counties in Arkansas. Select a county to see city-level rates and How-To guides.
Arkansas Base State Tax Rate
| Jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Arkansas State Sales Tax | 6.500% |
| Total Combined Rate | 9.500% |
Arkansas Sales Tax Rules, Local Rates and Nexus Notes
Data-rich guideThis comprehensive guide explores Arkansas's tax rates, nexus rules, and exemptions to help businesses maintain compliance. Use the following breakdown to stay compliant with state revenue department expectations.
This rate matches the estimated state average combined rate of 9.500% across local jurisdictions. This total is built from the individual components: The combined rate of 9.500% consists of a 6.500% state rate.
Given its size and population of 3,011,524, address lookup tools are strongly recommended. Local delivery zones may cross multiple tax jurisdictions, creating complications for remote shippers. Sellers should verify transaction locations against official municipal boundary maps to avoid rate discrepancies.
Compliance focuses on statewide thresholds rather than local ZIP code boundaries. Remote merchants must audit their sales in Arkansas to determine when registration is required. Ensuring compliance involves monitoring economic nexus parameters: Remote sellers meet economic nexus rules in AR if they reach $100,000 in gross sales or 200 separate transactions within a calendar year. Always verify specific product taxability rules through official department of revenue channels. Always cross-reference rate rules with Arkansas's tax laws to ensure compliance, as tax regulations are subject to change.
Rate data last checked in the database: March 2026
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State Nexus Checker
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State Exemption Finder
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State Product Taxability Checker
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Verify with official sourceAll 72 Arkansas Counties
Arkansas
Ashley
Baxter
Benton
Boone
Bradley
Calhoun
Carroll
Chicot
Clark
Clay
Cleburne
Cleveland
Columbia
Conway
Craighead
Crawford
Crittenden
Cross
Dallas
Desha
Drew
Faulkner
Franklin
Fulton
Garland
Grant
Greene
Hempstead
Hot Spring
Howard
Independence
Izard
Jackson
Jefferson
Lafayette
Lawrence
Lee
Little River
Logan
Madison
Marion
Miller
Mississippi
Monroe
Montgomery
Nevada
Newton
Ouachita
Perry
Phillips
Pike
Poinsett
Polk
Pope
Prairie
Pulaski
Randolph
Saline
Scott
Searcy
Sebastian
Sevier
Sharp
St. Francis
Stone
Union
Van Buren
Washington
White
Woodruff
Yell
Largest Cities in Arkansas
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Highest Tax Cities in Arkansas
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Sales Tax Calculator
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ZIP / City Sales Tax Lookup
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Economic Nexus Checker
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Should I Collect Sales Tax?
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Exemption Certificate Finder
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Product Taxability Checker
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