What is the sales tax rate in Arkansas?

The Arkansas state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Counties, cities and special districts can add their own increments, so combined rates range from 8.625% across covered metros.

Arkansas · Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

Arkansas sales tax rates by city

6.5% statewide, plus county, city and special-district increments that push combined rates to 8.625% in parts of the state.

State base rate: 6.5%
Lowest combined: 8.625%
Highest combined: 8.625%
Metros stacked: 1

Quick answer

The Arkansas state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Local jurisdictions add their own increments, so combined rates in covered Arkansas metros run from 8.625% to 8.625%, averaging 8.625%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.

Cities in Arkansas

Combined rate with the state share separated out.

Combined sales tax rates for covered Arkansas cities
City	County	Local share	Combined
Little Rock	Pulaski County	2.125%	8.625%

Source: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration · rates as published for 2026

Arkansas taxability rules

What is taxed matters as much as the rate.

Arkansas counties

County-level rollups for the metros we cover.

Pulaski County8.625%

How Arkansas administers sales tax

Rates are published by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Because local jurisdictions set their own increments, the correct rate depends on the delivery address rather than the seller's location for most remote sales. Confirm the current rate with the agency before filing — local increments frequently change on quarterly boundaries.

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration rate tables