Arkansas Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your Arkansas income tax burden
Updated for 2023 tax year on Jul 18, 2023
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Arkansas state taxes
Quick Arkansas tax facts
- State income tax: 0% to 5.5%
- State sales tax: 9.51%
- Property tax: 0.63%
- Gas tax: 24.5 cents per gallon
- Tobacco tax: $1.15 per pack of 20 cigarettes
- Insurance premium tax: 2.5%
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Arkansas income taxes
Calculate your income tax in Arkansas
Calculating your Arkansas state income tax in four simple steps:
- Determine your filing status
- Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
- Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
- Figure out your state/local tax liability [State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability]
State income tax brackets
Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Income less than or equal to $84,500 | |
| $0 - $5,099 | 0% | ||
| $5,100 - $10,299 | 2% | ||
| $10,300 - $14,699 | 3% | ||
| $14,700 - $24,299 | 3.4% | ||
| $24,300 - $87,000 | 4.7% | ||
| Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Income more than $84,500 | ||
| $0 - $4,400 | 2% | ||
| $4,400 - $8,800 | 4% | ||
| $8,801 and above | 5.30% | ||
| 2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Income less than $22,200 | |
| $0 – $4,999 | 0% | ||
| $5,000 – $9,999 | 2% | ||
| $10,000 – $14,299 | 3% | ||
| $14,300 – $23,599 | 3.4% | ||
| $23,600 – $39,699 | 5% | ||
| $39,700 and above | 5.5% | ||
| Income between $22,200 and $79,300 | |||
| $0 – $4,300 | 2% | ||
| $4,301 – $8,500 | 4% | ||
| $8,501 and above | 5.5% | ||
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $4,000 | 2% |
| $4,000 – $8,000 | 4% | ||
| $8,000+ | 5.9% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
Income less than $22,200 | |
| $0 – $4,499 | 0% | ||
| $4,500 – $8,899 | 2% | ||
| $8,900 – $13,399 | 3% | ||
| $13,400 – $22,199 | 3.4% | ||
| Income between $22,200 and $79,300 | |||
| $0 – $4,499 | 0.75% | ||
| $4,500 – $8,899 | 2.5% | ||
| $8,900 – $13,399 | 3.5% | ||
| $13,400 – $22,199 | 4.5% | ||
| $22,200 – $37,199 | 5% | ||
| $37,200 – $79,300 | 6% | ||
| Income greater than $79,300 | |||
| $0 – $4,000 | 2% | ||
| $4,001 – $8,000 | 4% | ||
| $8,001 – $79,300 | 5.9% | ||
| $79,301+ | 6.6% | ||
Taxpayers with incomes in certain ranges will reduce their income tax by deducting a bracket adjustment below:
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$79,301 – $80,300 | $440 |
| $80,301 – $81,300 | $340 | ||
| $81,301 – $82,500 | $240 | ||
| $82,501 – $83,600 | $140 | ||
| $83,601 – $84,600 | $40 | ||
| $84,601 and above | $0 |
State standard deduction
| Tax year | Filing status | Standard deduction amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$2,270 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $4,540 | |
| 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$2,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $4,400 | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$2,200 |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $4,400 |
State exemptions
| Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 2022 2021 |
Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$29 | As tax credit |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $58 | As tax credit | |
| Dependent(s) | $29 | As tax credit | |
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$26 | As tax credit |
| Married, Filing Jointly | $52 | As tax credit | |
| Dependent(s) | $26 | As tax credit |
Arkansas sales tax
The state rate stands at 6.5%, but local taxes can push the total to an average of 9.51%, making it one of the highest in the nation.
Arkansas property tax
With a median rate of 0.63% of a property’s assessed fair market value, the property tax here is relatively low compared to the national average.
Arkansas capital gains tax
The state treats 70% of net capital gains as tax-exempt income, while the remaining 30% is subject to the same tax rates as regular income.
Arkansas gas tax
Filling up your tank in Arkansas contributes to the state’s infrastructure, thanks to a gas tax of 24.5 cents per gallon.
Arkansas tobacco tax
Arkansas’ tobacco tax, at $1.15 per pack of 20 cigarettes, serves as a health-conscious deterrent.
Arkansas insurance tax
Certain insurance companies in Arkansas pay a 2.5% insurance premium tax on their gross receipts.
FAQs
How do I calculate my Arkansas income tax?
Calculate your Arkansas income tax with the following four steps.
- Determine your filing status
- Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
- Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
- State taxable income × State tax rate = State tax liability
How much is $46000 a year after taxes in Arkansas?
A single filer will have a total income tax of $8,728.91. The take-home pay will be $37,271.09.