What is the sales tax rate in Jonesboro, Arkansas?

The combined sales tax rate in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 9.800% as of 2026. This includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.500% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Jonesboro sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 9.800% (or 0.00980) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $9.80 in sales tax.

What is the Arkansas state sales tax rate?

The base Arkansas state sales tax rate is 6.500%. Local jurisdictions may add additional taxes on top of this rate.

Does Jonesboro have a county sales tax?

Jonesboro imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 1.000% on top of the state rate.

When was the Jonesboro sales tax rate last updated?

The Jonesboro sales tax rate was last verified on March 27, 2026. We cross-reference all rates against the official State Department of Revenue data.

Live Data: April 2026

Jonesboro, AR Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 9.800%.

Combined Rate 9.800%

State6.500% County1.000% City2.300%

Jonesboro Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Arkansas State Sales Tax	6.500%
County Sales Tax	1.000%
City / Municipal Tax	2.300%
Total Combined Rate	9.800%

Which County Is Jonesboro In?

Jonesboro falls within Craighead, Arkansas. Craighead imposes a 1.300% county-level sales tax in addition to the Arkansas state base rate.

Jonesboro ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Jonesboro for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 9.800% combined rate.

72401 72404 72405

Business Nexus in Arkansas

Economic Nexus Threshold

Selling into Arkansas from out of state? Once you exceed $100,000 in annual sales or 200 transactions, you must register and collect Arkansas sales tax.

FAQ: Jonesboro Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 9.800% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 9.800% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $49.00 in sales tax.

Groceries are generally taxable in Arkansas. Check the official Department of Revenue for specific exemptions.

Vehicle purchases in Jonesboro are subject to the 9.800% combined rate, though some states apply different rules for vehicle sales. Verify with the Arkansas Department of Revenue or DMV.

Register for a sales tax permit through the official Arkansas Department of Revenue website. Registration is typically free and required before collecting any sales tax.

Sales Tax Calculator

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Official Tax Authority

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

Filing Deadline: Monthly returns due the 20th; annual filers due January 20. File via Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point (ATAP).

Visit Official Portal (501) 682-7104