Arkansas Income Tax Calculator

Estimate your Arkansas income tax burden

Updated for 2024 tax year on Feb 16, 2024

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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%
Arkansas United States

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Arkansas income taxes

Calculate your income tax in Arkansas

Calculating your Arkansas state income tax in four simple steps:

  1. Determine your filing status
  2. Work out your adjusted gross income [Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income]
  3. Calculate your state taxable income [Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income]
  4. 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.

  1. Determine your filing status
  2. Gross income − Retirement contributions = Adjusted gross income
  3. Adjusted gross income − (Standard/Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = State taxable income
  4. 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.