Arkansas income tax calculator
Estimate your Arkansas take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and Arkansas income tax. Arkansas has a progressive state income tax. Set your salary and filing status to see the breakdown.
Your salary
Annual salary
$Filing status
Take-home pay
$76,132Federal
$13,170FICA
$7,650Arkansas
$3,048Arkansas state income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single filer) | Arkansas rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $5,599 | 0% |
| $5,599 to $26,400 | 2% |
| $26,400 and above | 3.7% |
- Arkansas has 3 tax brackets, running from 0% to 3.7%.
- The top 3.7% rate applies to single-filer taxable income above $26,400.
- Married-filing-jointly brackets are approximated by doubling single thresholds; actual joint schedules may differ.
- The model uses a Arkansas standard deduction of $2,470 for a single filer and $4,940 filing jointly.
- Arkansas runs two rate schedules depending on total net income. This calculator models the schedule that applies to most wage earners and simplifies the steps between $5,599 and $26,400, so figures in that range are approximate.
Frequently asked questions
Arkansas uses a progressive income tax, so higher portions of your income are taxed at higher rates. Use the calculator to see your estimated Arkansas tax at your salary.
It uses 2026 federal figures and 2026 Arkansas brackets: federal income tax with the standard deduction, FICA (Social Security up to the wage base plus Medicare) and Arkansas income tax after the deductions modeled on this page. It assumes one wage earner, even on a joint return, and approximates Arkansas's joint brackets by doubling the single thresholds, so actual joint schedules can differ. It leaves out local or city taxes, itemized deductions, credits, other withholdings and some state adjustments, so your actual tax depends on your full return.
No. It is an estimate for planning, not tax advice or a paycheck guarantee. It uses 2026 federal figures and 2026 Arkansas brackets. Your real tax depends on deductions, credits, other income, and local taxes. Confirm with a tax professional before making decisions.
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