Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
Arkansas's 2026 rates top out at 3.7%, with a $2,470 standard deduction and a $29 personal credit.
Arkansas cut its income tax for 2026. Above $94,700 of net income, one schedule applies to every filer: 2% on the first $4,700 and 3.7% on the rest. A $2,470 standard deduction ($4,940 married filing jointly) comes off first, and a personal tax credit of $29 ($58 for joint filers, heads of household and qualifying widow(er)s) comes off the tax.
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Arkansas Paycheck FAQ
Common questions about paychecks and taxes in Arkansas
What is the Arkansas state income tax rate for 2026?
The top rate is 3.7%. Arkansas uses different schedules depending on net income. Above $94,700, tax is 2% on the first $4,700 and 3.7% on the rest. Up to $94,700, a lower schedule starts at 0% on the first $5,599, then 2%, 3% and 3.4%, reaching 3.7% at $26,400. Both come from Act 1 of the 2026 First Extraordinary Session, approved May 6, 2026.
Which Arkansas schedule does this calculator use?
The one for net income over $94,700, at every income. That's exact for higher earners but overstates Arkansas tax if your net income is $97,600 or less: below $94,700 the lower schedule applies, and between $94,701 and $97,600 Arkansas subtracts a small bracket adjustment. The difference is about $287 a year for net income from $26,400 to $94,700 and at most $290, just above $94,700. For a lower-income paycheck, treat the result as an upper bound.
What are the Arkansas standard deduction and personal credit?
The 2026 standard deduction is $2,470 per taxpayer, so $4,940 on a joint return. The personal tax credit is $29 for single or married-filing-separately filers and $58 for married filing jointly, head of household or qualifying widow(er). The calculator applies both. Dependent, age-65 and blind credits aren't included. Arkansas indexes its brackets and deduction each year but hasn't published indexed 2026 figures, so these may still change.
How much Arkansas tax is withheld from a bonus?
3.7%. Arkansas's 2026 employer withholding instructions say to deduct 3.7% of a bonus or commission paid with regular wages.