What is the sales tax rate in Little Rock, Arkansas?

The combined sales tax rate in Little Rock, Arkansas is 8.700% as of 2026. This includes the Arkansas state rate of 6.500% plus local jurisdiction taxes.

How is the Little Rock sales tax calculated?

Multiply your purchase amount by 8.700% (or 0.00870) to get the tax owed. For example, a $100 purchase incurs $8.70 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 Little Rock have a county sales tax?

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

When was the Little Rock sales tax rate last updated?

The Little Rock 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

Little Rock, AR Sales Tax Rate 2026

The combined sales tax rate in Little Rock, Arkansas is 8.700%.

Combined Rate 8.700%

State6.500% County1.000% City1.200%

Little Rock Sales Tax Breakdown

Jurisdiction	Rate
Arkansas State Sales Tax	6.500%
County Sales Tax	1.000%
City / Municipal Tax	1.200%
Total Combined Rate	8.700%

Which County Is Little Rock In?

Little Rock falls within Pulaski, Arkansas. Pulaski imposes a 1.000% county-level sales tax in addition to the Arkansas state base rate.

Little Rock ZIP Codes

The following ZIP codes are mapped to Little Rock for sales tax purposes. All listed codes apply the 8.700% combined rate.

72201 72202 72204 72205 72206 72207 72209 72210 72211 72212 72223 72227

Nearby Tax Rates

North Little Rock 7.8 mi

9.500%

Combined Rate

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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: Little Rock Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Little Rock, Arkansas is 8.700% as of 2026.

Multiply your purchase price by 8.700% to find the tax owed. A $500 purchase would include $43.50 in sales tax.

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

Vehicle purchases in Little Rock are subject to the 8.700% 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