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Estimated Sales Tax Breakup

For Total Sales of $279,000

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Annual

Brackets

Rates

Income

$279,000

Sales Tax Rate

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Total Sales Tax

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Sales Tax in Arkansas

Navigating the maze of sales tax regulations can be daunting, particularly for businesses operating in multiple states. Understanding the specifics of Arkansas sales tax is crucial for compliance and efficient financial planning. Whether you're a local business owner or an online retailer, knowing the ins and outs of sales tax in Arkansas will help you stay on the right side of the law.

Breakdown of Sales Tax Rates in Arkansas

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County Tax Rates

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Understanding Sales Tax in Arkansas

Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed by the government on the sale of goods and services. In Arkansas, this tax is collected at the point of sale, with the seller responsible for collecting and remitting it to the state. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration oversees the implementation and collection of sales tax.

Sales Taxable and Exempt Items in Arkansas

In Arkansas, most tangible personal property is subject to sales tax, but there are notable exceptions:

  • Taxable Items:Clothing, electronics, and household goods are generally taxable.
  • Exempt Items:Prescription medications, certain agricultural supplies, and specific food items are exempt from sales tax.

How Sales Tax is Calculated in Arkansas

Calculating sales tax in Arkansas involves determining the applicable Arkansas sales tax rate, which may include state, county, and city rates. Businesses can use an Arkansas sales tax calculator or an AR sales tax calculator to ensure accuracy.

How to Make Sales Tax Compliance Easier and More Efficient

As sales tax rules continue to change, FlyFin helps simplify the process. By combining AI with the skills of expert CPAs, FlyFin is transforming the tax industry. It manages everything from simple to complex filings, delivering highly accurate results 20 times faster and at a cost that's 5 times lower. And here’s the best part: FlyFin offers your first sales tax filing for free, so you can focus on your business while their CPAs deal with the tax complexities.

Recent Sales Tax Updates or Changes in Arkansas

Arkansas frequently updates its sales tax regulations to adapt to economic changes and legislative decisions. Staying informed about recent changes is essential for compliance. For instance, recent legislation has impacted online sales and the sales tax nexus rules, requiring out-of-state sellers to collect sales tax if they meet certain thresholds.

Online Sales and Sales Tax Nexus Rules in Arkansas

With the rise of e-commerce, Arkansas has implemented nexus rules to ensure fair tax collection. If a business has a significant presence or meets sales thresholds in Arkansas, it must collect sales tax on online sales. Understanding these rules is crucial for online retailers.

Steps to Complete Your Sales Tax Registration in Arkansas

Registering for sales tax in Arkansas involves several steps. Businesses must apply for a sales tax permit through the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. This process includes providing business details and understanding the filing requirements.

How to Find Your Sales Tax Due Date in Arkansas

Sales tax due dates in Arkansas vary based on the volume of sales a business conducts. Typically, businesses must file monthly, quarterly, or annually. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration provides resources to help businesses determine their specific due dates.

Historical Context of Sales Tax in Arkansas

Arkansas first implemented a sales tax in the early 20th century as a means to generate revenue for state projects and services. Over the years, the Arkansas sales tax rate has evolved, reflecting the state's economic needs and policy changes. Understanding this historical context provides insight into current tax structures.

Comparison to State Tax and Local Policy Impacts

Arkansas sales tax is distinct from state income tax, as it targets consumption rather than income. Local policies can also impact the sales tax rate, with municipalities able to levy additional taxes. This layered approach can affect the overall tax burden on consumers and businesses.

Unique Administrative Processes in Arkansas's Sales Tax Collection

Arkansas employs specific administrative processes for sales tax collection, including electronic filing and payment systems. These systems streamline compliance for businesses and ensure efficient revenue collection for the state.

Whether you're calculating your obligations with an Arkansas sales tax calculator or navigating the AR sales tax registration process, understanding the nuances of sales tax Arkansas is essential for compliance and financial success.

Sales Tax Rate in Major Counties of Arkansas

County

Total Sales Tax Rate

Facts and figures about
County, Arkansas

5,913

CPAs across the state

arkansas
population

3,011,524

Residents as of 2022

population

165,700

People claiming self- employment tax deductions

population

69,360

S-Corps statewide

population

74,830

People taking itemized deductions

population

158,120

People claiming the QBI deduction

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😓 19 million taxpayers were late filing taxes last year.

😨 Without a trained tax professional, 30 million Americans miss tax-saving deductions.

😣 Nearly half of Americans end up paying more tax than they have to.

Arkansas State Income Tax Rates & Brackets for 2023

The following tables represents Arkansas's income tax rates and tax brackets:

SINGLE FILER

Brackets

Rates

$0 - $4,300

2.00%

$4,300 - $8,500

4.00%

$8,500+

5.50%

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY

Brackets

Rates

$0 - $4,300

2.00%

$4,300 - $8,500

4.00%

$8,500+

5.50%

Filing Status

Standard Deduction Amt.

Single

$2,200

Couple

$3,300

Arkansas State IRS Statistics of Income for 2020

Size of adjusted gross income

Item
(All amounts are in 1000s of dollars)

Number of returns

Number of single returns

Number of joint returns

Number of head of household returns

Number of individuals

Adjusted gross income (AGI)

Total income: Number

Amount

Salaries and wages in AGI: Number

Amount

Business or profession net income (less loss): Number

Amount

Partnership/S-corp net income (less loss): Number

Amount

Self-employed health insurance deduction: Number

Amount

Student loan interest deduction: Number

Amount

Charitable contributions if took standard deduction: Number

Amount

Total itemized deductions: Number

Amount

State and local income taxes: Number

Amount

State and local general sales taxes: Number

Amount

Qualified business income deduction: Number

Amount

Child and dependent care credit: Number

Amount

Child and other dependent tax credit: Number

Amount

Self-employment tax: Number

Amount

Earned income credit: Number

Amount

Refundable education credit: Number

Amount

Recovery rebate credit: Number

Amount

Total tax liability: Number

Amount

Total additional Medicare tax: Number

Amount

Net investment income tax: Number

Amount

Tax due at time of filing: Number

Amount

Total overpayments: Number

Amount

All returns

1,351,370

619,420

494,070

206,030

2,601,710

83,014,315

1,314,050

83,824,682

1,068,130

54,135,235

221,270

1,981,329

69,360

4,154,413

27,550

190,676

68,800

48,876

326,730

88,211

74,830

5,253,422

62,690

923,364

10,940

23,935

158,120

1,057,745

41,890

23,260

338,710

680,119

165,700

427,083

288,910

732,056

51,260

43,260

267,430

394,377

903,110

9,682,962

20,760

36,856

25,360

345,314

237,220

1,260,033

1,065,050

3,585,936

Under $1

56,370

39,910

11,760

3,030

79,120

0

19,130

0

5,580

190,214

9,200

0

4,490

0

1,130

6,371

520

520

7,700

2,030

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

20

17

2,800

7,715

3,490

5,739

910

818

30,610

44,663

3,350

9,129

100

174

0

0

1,680

4,009

39,350

105,867

$1 under $10,000

184,120

141,050

19,930

19,670

222,160

909,931

184,040

938,151

124,280

681,551

31,500

88,019

2,160

0

1,530

5,069

1,550

1,128

18,710

4,761

1,160

23,872

380

718

600

569

240

120

0

0

110

44

25,180

17,659

65,410

89,143

6,470

5,413

56,860

88,402

29,310

19,134

0

0

0

0

12,540

6,361

149,540

248,627

$10,000 under $25,000

297,160

174,770

44,620

71,520

495,200

5,174,649

297,160

5,249,339

233,300

3,757,044

51,630

377,926

4,350

0

2,890

10,216

5,430

3,534

42,270

11,171

2,850

68,089

1,070

2,678

1,540

1,548

16,680

10,533

2,160

669

34,710

11,928

42,220

68,798

117,060

389,232

13,530

11,216

67,430

105,054

162,390

144,646

20

36

0

0

23,950

24,060

264,420

825,810

$25,000 under $50,000

340,340

160,480

89,430

79,100

651,130

12,227,185

340,340

12,343,218

297,160

9,902,394

43,260

336,311

7,510

32,711

4,340

19,863

17,590

11,301

72,740

19,476

7,320

182,249

4,370

9,008

2,630

3,916

34,860

52,009

9,920

5,620

118,340

148,109

30,900

72,140

98,700

245,579

11,640

9,703

47,630

67,666

254,020

558,474

40

33

0

0

48,680

64,603

289,770

903,827

$50,000 under $75,000

176,860

61,120

89,020

21,200

382,730

10,857,498

176,860

10,959,434

151,280

8,275,635

26,870

233,183

7,750

72,626

3,550

19,536

15,790

11,382

57,410

15,556

9,480

240,199

7,310

22,545

2,010

3,891

26,100

62,857

6,940

3,660

63,850

157,684

19,390

52,071

4,250

2,363

6,220

5,329

23,820

32,294

160,980

725,004

40

40

0

0

41,820

81,173

134,610

389,953

$75,000 under $100,000

108,230

21,840

78,080

6,570

264,770

9,369,613

108,230

9,455,355

92,310

6,892,387

18,920

187,641

7,330

102,388

2,840

17,953

11,350

8,137

44,560

12,229

9,110

244,977

7,720

32,832

1,270

2,961

20,540

64,382

7,170

4,029

42,610

125,679

13,820

42,030

0

0

4,700

4,019

16,060

19,333

105,510

748,203

40

127

0

0

30,120

79,636

77,910

261,282

$100,000 under $200,000

143,220

16,140

121,530

4,050

379,510

19,157,716

143,220

19,342,725

124,420

13,866,448

28,120

389,766

18,200

511,337

5,700

45,755

16,560

12,874

67,100

18,485

24,160

775,559

22,380

165,833

1,660

5,684

37,160

197,709

12,040

7,060

62,360

185,645

20,810

84,268

0

0

7,780

6,762

24,600

36,781

142,500

2,101,339

970

314

390

131

53,650

240,788

89,330

394,794

$200,000 under $500,000

37,260

3,320

32,910

740

105,040

10,631,007

37,260

10,759,194

33,000

6,961,165

9,330

324,494

12,430

1,113,950

3,930

43,945

0

0

14,420

3,992

15,500

647,528

14,610

249,988

840

3,908

17,480

251,031

3,250

1,957

16,650

50,946

8,030

54,844

0

0

0

0

420

184

37,250

1,802,203

14,570

11,308

18,190

18,417

20,410

277,739

16,750

178,651

$500,000 under $1,000,000

5,410

490

4,760

100

15,570

3,632,826

5,410

3,677,336

4,770

1,972,619

1,680

127,295

3,290

758,769

1,060

14,016

0

0

1,390

390

3,470

223,092

3,210

133,557

240

894

3,260

100,682

330

214

60

67

1,720

15,730

0

0

0

0

0

0

5,410

862,144

3,560

11,423

4,620

19,061

3,140

160,648

2,240

75,682

$1,000,000 or more

2,400

290

2,030

40

6,480

12,849,751

2,400

12,875,002

2,040

1,635,778

770

65,831

1,850

2,006,169

590

7,952

0

0

440

121

1,790

2,847,857

1,640

306,205

140

564

1,790

318,422

70

51

0

0

850

11,828

0

0

0

0

0

0

2,400

2,712,686

1,430

13,401

2,160

307,705

1,240

321,016

1,140

201,443

Frequently Asked Questions

How does sales tax filing in Arkansas work?

Who is required to file sales tax returns?

Do I need to charge sales tax for online sales in Arkansas?

How often do I need to file sales tax returns in Arkansas?

What happens if I miss a sales tax filing deadline in Arkansas?

How can FlyFin CPAs help with sales tax in Arkansas?

Sales Tax in other Counties of Arkansas

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