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Arkansas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Arkansas sales tax is 6.5% state + local (up to 11.5% total). Use the calculator for instant estimates—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Arkansas.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.500%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.50
Total Price$106.50

Rate Breakdown

State6.500%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.500%
Total6.500%
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Little RockSales tax calculator →

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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county and city rates if you know your local breakdown.
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State (6.5%) + County + City
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Arkansas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Arkansas's statewide sales tax rate is 6.5% in 2026. Counties and cities may add local rates (up to 5.5% combined), so combined rates run from 6.5% to about 11.5%. Little Rock is 7%, Fayetteville and Fort Smith vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates—free, no signup.

Arkansas Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Arkansas has a 6.5% state sales tax. Counties and cities may impose additional local sales taxes (up to 5.5% combined), so combined rates vary by location.

  • State rate: 6.5%
  • County/city add-ons: up to 5.5% combined (Little Rock adds 0.5% city)
  • Typical combined rate: 6.5% to 11.5% (Little Rock 7%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Arkansas Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Little Rock7%Little Rock Sales Tax Calculator
Fayetteville~9.5%—
Fort Smith~9.25%—

How to Find Your Exact Arkansas Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county and city. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or see the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration Sales & Use Tax Rates. For Little Rock: Little Rock Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Arkansas tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Arkansas state sales tax rate in 2026?

Arkansas has a 6.5% statewide sales tax. Counties and cities may add local rates (up to 5.5% combined); total rates typically range from 6.5% to 11.5% (Little Rock 7%).

Q:Is Arkansas sales tax the same in every city?

No. The state rate is 6.5% everywhere, but counties and cities impose additional local sales taxes, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Arkansas?

Arkansas generally taxes groceries (food for home consumption) at the full combined rate. Prescription drugs are exempt.

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

Little Rock has a combined sales tax rate of 7%: 6.5% Arkansas state plus 0.5% Little Rock city tax.