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Arkansas Sales Tax Calculator

The Arkansas state sales tax is 6.5%. Local taxes bring the average combined rate to 9.48% (up to 12.625%).

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State rate 6.5%; average with local taxes 9.48%. Enter your exact local rate if you know it.
Total with tax
$109.48
Price before tax$100.00
Sales tax$9.48
Total$109.48
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Arkansas sales tax on common amounts

PriceTax at 6.5% (state only)Tax at 9.48% (avg. combined)Total
$10.00$0.65$0.95$10.95
$50.00$3.25$4.74$54.74
$100.00$6.50$9.48$109.48
$500.00$32.50$47.40$547.40
$1,000.00$65.00$94.80$1,094.80
$5,000.00$325.00$474.00$5,474.00
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Rates at a glance

  • State rate: 6.5%
  • Average combined state + local rate: 9.48%
  • Highest combined rate: 12.625%
  • Groceries: The state food tax was repealed on 1 January 2026; local taxes still apply.

Your exact rate depends on the city, county and special districts where you buy (or where an item is delivered). Check your receipt or your state revenue department's rate lookup, then enter the exact rate in the calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Arkansas?

The Arkansas state sales tax rate is 6.5%. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 9.48% and the highest is 12.625%.

Are groceries taxed in Arkansas?

The state food tax was repealed on 1 January 2026; local taxes still apply.

How much is the tax on $100 in Arkansas?

At the average combined rate of 9.48%, tax on $100 is $9.48, for a total of $109.48.

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