Arkansas Sales Tax Guide for Small Businesses
Everything you need to know about sales tax in Arkansas — rates, deadlines, exemptions, and how to stay compliant without the headache.
Last updated March 2026
Quick Facts
Arkansas Sales Tax Rates
Arkansas's state sales tax rate is 6.50%. Cities and counties can add local taxes on top. The average combined rate across Arkansas is 9.47%.
The highest combined rate in the state can reach up to 11.63% in some jurisdictions.
Filing Deadlines & Frequency
Filing Frequency
Monthly, Quarterly, or Annual — assigned by AR DFA based on tax liability
Due Dates
20th of the month after the reporting period
File Online
Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point (ATAP): https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/atap
What's Taxable for Restaurants & Food Businesses
Vendor Discount
Arkansas offers a vendor discount
2% of tax due if filed and paid on time
This is money back in your pocket for filing on time. TaxAside files on time, every time — so you capture this discount automatically.
Penalties for Late Filing
Late Filing Penalty
5% per month, max 35% of tax due
Interest
10% per year on unpaid tax
Miss a deadline and Arkansasstarts charging penalties and interest immediately. That adds up fast on a busy restaurant's tax bill.
TaxAside's On-Time Guarantee covers up to $5,000 in penalties if we ever file late.
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How TaxAside Helps in Arkansas
- We file on time so you capture Arkansas's vendor discount automatically.
- Daily set-asides mean no tax-day surprises. We pull, calculate, set aside, and file — you do nothing.
- On-Time Guarantee covers up to $5,000 in penalties if we're ever late filing your Arkansas return.
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