Arkansas State Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate your Arkansas state income tax and take-home pay for tax year 2026.
Last updated: November 2025 · Note: 2026 brackets pending publication; figures reflect 2025 · Source
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Arkansas 2026 tax overview
Top rate 3.9%. 2026 final inflation indexing pending; using 2025 schedule.
Breakdown
Arkansas income tax brackets, 2026
Rates apply to each slice of taxable income in turn, not to the whole amount. Reaching the 3.90% bracket does not mean paying 3.90% on everything. Figures are for single filers unless the state uses one schedule for all statuses.
| Taxable income | Rate | Tax on this bracket |
|---|---|---|
| $0 to $5,599 | 0% | $0 max |
| $5,599 to $11,199 | 2% | $112 max |
| $11,199 to $16,799 | 3% | $168 max |
| $16,799 to $26,400 | 3.40% | $326 max |
| Over $26,400 | 3.90% | 3.90% of everything above $26,400 |
Brackets apply to income after the Arkansas standard deduction of $2,470 single and $4,940 married filing jointly, which is separate from the federal standard deduction.
Arkansas had not published its final inflation-indexed 2026 thresholds when this page was last reviewed, so the bracket boundaries above are the 2025 figures. The rates are correct; the thresholds will shift slightly upward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the 2026 Arkansas income tax rates?
Arkansas uses a 5-bracket progressive schedule for 2026, running from 0% to 3.90%. The top rate starts at $26,400 of taxable income. Top rate 3.9%. 2026 final inflation indexing pending; using 2025 schedule.
At what income does the top Arkansas tax rate start?
The 3.90% top rate applies to taxable income above $26,400. Below that, 4 lower brackets apply in sequence, so your average rate is always lower than your top rate.
What is the 2026 Arkansas standard deduction?
Arkansas allows a state standard deduction of $2,470 for single filers and $4,940 for married filing jointly in 2026. This is separate from the federal standard deduction, which is $16,100 and $32,200 respectively.
Does Arkansas tax Social Security and retirement income?
Arkansas does not tax Social Security, and exempts up to $6,000 of pension and IRA income per person.
What surprises people most about Arkansas income tax?
Arkansas applies different bracket tables depending on income level, so the effective rate can jump at the boundary between tables rather than sliding.