What is the sales tax rate in Monticello, Arkansas?

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

How is the Monticello 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 Monticello have a county sales tax?

Monticello imposes an additional county-level sales tax of 2.300% on top of the state rate.

When was the Monticello sales tax rate last updated?

The Monticello 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

Monticello, AR Sales Tax Rate 2026

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

Combined Rate 9.800%

State6.500% County2.300% City1.000%

Monticello Sales Tax Breakdown

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

Which County Is Monticello In?

Monticello falls within Drew, Arkansas. Drew imposes a 2.300% county-level sales tax in addition to the Arkansas state base rate.

Monticello ZIP Codes

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

71655

Nearby Tax Rates

Warren 15.8 mi

9.800%

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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: Monticello Sales Tax

The combined sales tax rate in Monticello, 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 Monticello 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