Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Arkansas Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Arkansas sales tax is 6.5% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 9.48%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Arkansas sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Arkansas sales tax works
Arkansas combines a 6.5% state rate with sizeable city and county taxes, giving it one of the highest average combined rates in the country.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 9.48 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.79 tax, for $43.79 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0948.
Arkansas sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6.5% (state) | Tax at 9.48% | Total at 9.48% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.65 | $0.95 | $10.95 |
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $2.37 | $27.37 |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $4.74 | $54.74 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $9.48 | $109.48 |
| $250.00 | $16.25 | $23.70 | $273.70 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $47.40 | $547.40 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $94.80 | $1,094.80 |
Arkansas vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% | $9.48 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.44% | $8.44 |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 |
| Mississippi | 7% | 7.06% | $7.06 |
| Louisiana | 5% | 10.13% | $10.13 |
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.2% | $8.20 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% | $9.06 |
States with a similar sales tax to Arkansas
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Arkansas's 9.48%.
- Alabama sales tax (9.46%)
- Washington sales tax (9.57%)
- California sales tax (9.03%)
- Illinois sales tax (8.98%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Arkansas?
The Arkansas state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Local taxes add an average of 2.98%, for an average combined rate of 9.48%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Arkansas?
At the state rate, $6.50 (total $106.50). At the average combined rate, $9.48 (total $109.48).
How do I calculate Arkansas sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 9.48% = $4.74. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0948 = $91.34 before tax.
Is Arkansas sales tax high?
Arkansas ranks #4 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.