Arkansas Sales Tax Basics: Rate, Nexus, and Filing
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Overview
For businesses in Arkansas, the sales tax setup is easier to manage when you know the main pieces. Here's a clear overview.
Who administers it
Arkansas sales tax is administered by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
State and local rates
The WGA page lists Arkansas' statewide base sales tax rate as 6.5%. Local rates can stack on top and are generally based on the delivery address.
Economic nexus
For sales tax, nexus means a business may have enough activity or connection in the state that its responsibilities should be reviewed. For remote sellers, the WGA page lists Arkansas' economic nexus threshold as $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions.
Filing frequency
The WGA page notes that filing may be monthly, quarterly, or annually, depending on liability. The key is to keep collected tax and the filing schedule aligned in the books.
What to watch for
One Arkansas watch-out: local rates stack on the state rate and are sourced to the delivery address.
How we help
White Glove Accounting helps keep the books organized so sales tax activity and filing records are easier to review.
Arkansas sales tax at a glance
- Administered by
- Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
- Statewide base rate
- 6.5%, with local rates on top
- Economic nexus
- $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions
- Filing frequency
- Monthly, quarterly, or annually by liability
Watch for: Local rates stack on the state rate and are sourced to the delivery address.
Rates and thresholds as of August 2026. They change, so verify anything time-sensitive with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
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