Arkansas Income Tax Calculator (2026)
Arkansas taxes wage income in 2 brackets that rise to 3.9% at the top, after a standard deduction of $2,470 for single filers, on top of federal income tax and FICA.
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At a glance
Everything below is for tax year 2026 and a single filer unless stated otherwise. Rates, brackets and deductions come from the Tax Foundation tables in force on January 1, 2026; federal amounts come from IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32.
| Rule | Arkansas, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Structure | Graduated brackets |
| Top rate | 3.9% |
| Standard deduction, single | $2,470 |
| Standard deduction, married | $4,940 |
| Per dependent | None |
| Brackets (single) | 2 |
| Taxable income starts from | Arkansas's own calculation |
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Paycheck examples
Four salaries, all computed by this site's own engine: single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) deferral, no health premiums and no local tax. “Take-home” is what lands in the account each payday after every withholding below.
| Salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home / paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,766 | $3,825 | $1,561.11 | 18.8% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,741 | $5,738 | $2,263.51 | 21.5% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,716 | $7,650 | $2,902.45 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $5,666 | $11,475 | $4,158.64 | 27.9% |
Brackets and deductions
Arkansas applies these rates to state-taxable income for single filers. Married couples filing jointly use the same rates against the joint thresholds in the source tables. The Arkansas standard deduction of $2,470 (single) or $4,940 (married) comes off first.
| Rate | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 2% | $0 | $4,600 |
| 3.9% | $4,600 | and above |
What we do not model
For Arkansas: Arkansas allows a 2% county/city sales-and-use tax; no broad local income tax. The figures above exclude local and municipal income taxes, tax credits, itemized deductions, phase-outs, alternative minimum tax, state disability insurance, and the Form W-4 details that change real withholding. They are an estimate, not tax advice — see the full disclaimer for what the model does and does not cover.
Common questions
- What are Arkansas income tax brackets for 2026?
- Arkansas has 2 brackets for single filers, starting at 2% and reaching 3.9% at the top. The full table is listed above, with the standard deduction subtracted before those rates apply.
- What is the top Arkansas income tax rate?
- The top Arkansas rate is 3.9%, and it only applies to income above the highest bracket threshold shown above — not to your whole salary. The rate on your first dollars is 2%.
- What is the Arkansas standard deduction for 2026?
- $2,470 for single filers and $4,940 for married couples filing jointly; there is no separate dependent exemption. Taxable income is what remains after that deduction, and it is what the brackets are applied to.
- What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Arkansas?
- For a single filer paid biweekly with no 401(k) deferral and no health premiums, a $100,000 salary in Arkansas leaves $2,902.45 per paycheck — $75,463.73 a year, an effective rate of 24.5% after $13,170 of federal income tax, $3,716 of Arkansas tax and $7,650 of FICA.
- Do remote workers pay Arkansas income tax?
- A Arkansas resident is generally taxed by Arkansas on wages earned anywhere, including wages for a remote job whose employer sits in another state. Days worked physically outside Arkansas can matter in some cases, and a non-resident working in Arkansas is generally taxed on income earned here. Nothing here is tax advice — the details depend on your situation.
- Does Arkansas have local income taxes?
- Arkansas allows a 2% county/city sales-and-use tax; no broad local income tax. This calculator does not model that layer — treat the number above as state plus federal only.
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