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2026 tax year · updated

Arkansas 1099 tax calculator

Arkansas has a graduated income tax with 2 rates from 2% to 3.7%; the top rate starts at $4,700 of taxable income for single filers. Estimate your self-employment, federal and Arkansas taxes below.

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Estimated take-home

24.1% effective

For $85,000 of 1099 income · Single · Arkansas

$64,477

$5,373 per month

Set aside 24% of every payment

That covers federal, self-employment and state tax on this income.

Self-employment tax
$12,010
Federal income tax
$5,790
State income tax
$2,723
Total estimated tax
$20,523

2026 quarterly payments (Form 1040-ES)

  • Q1 · due Apr 15, 2026

    $5,131

    Covers Jan 1 – Mar 31

  • Q2 · due Jun 15, 2026

    $5,131

    Covers Apr 1 – May 31

  • Q3 · due Sep 15, 2026

    $5,131

    Covers Jun 1 – Aug 31

  • Q4 · due Jan 15, 2027

    $5,131

    Covers Sep 1 – Dec 31

What this estimate assumes
  • Standard deduction (no itemizing)
  • No employees or business property (QBI wage limits treated as zero)
  • No child tax credit
  • No local income tax
  • Excludes 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest
  • Some Arkansas rules are simplified (see the state page)

Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

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Taxes for Arkansas freelancers in 2026

Single filers get a standard deduction of $2,470 ($4,940 married filing jointly) and a personal exemption credit of $29.

On $85,000 of 1099 profit, a single filer owes about $2,723 in Arkansas income tax on top of $17,800 in federal taxes. That ranks 25th lowest of 51 (50 states and DC), right at the national median.

Among its neighbors, Tennessee, Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi would tax the same income less, while Missouri and Oklahoma would tax it more.

Arkansas income tax brackets for 2026

Arkansas income tax rates by taxable income
RateSingle: taxable income overMarried jointly: over
2%$0$0
3.7%$4,700$4,700

Arkansas vs. neighboring states

Tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit for a single filer in 2026. The median across all 50 states and DC is $2,729 of state income tax.

Tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit by state
StateState taxTotal taxTake-home
Arkansas$2,723$20,523$64,477
Louisiana$1,984$19,784$65,216
Missouri$2,775$20,575$64,425
Mississippi$2,428$20,228$64,772
Oklahoma$3,009$20,809$64,191
Tennessee$0$17,800$67,200
Texas$0$17,800$67,200

How Arkansas taxes changed

For 2026, Arkansas cut its top rate from 3.9% to 3.7% and raised the single standard deduction from $2,410 to $2,470. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $2,870 to $2,723 (−$148).

Arkansas income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit
2025: $2,870$2,87020252026: $2,723$2,7232026
Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary
2025: $58,599$58,59920252026: $59,018$59,0182026
Arkansas income tax by year
20252026
Top income tax rate3.9%3.7%
Standard deduction (single)$2,410$2,470
State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit$2,870$2,723
Take-home on a $75,000 salary$58,599$59,018

Each year uses that year's federal and Arkansas rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. Federal changes · All data updates

What this estimate simplifies

  • Rates apply to individuals earning more than $92,300 (tax year 2025). A separate tax tables exist for individuals earning $92,300 or less, with rates of 2 percent on income greater than or equal to $5,500; 3 percent on income greater than or equal to $10,900; 3.4 percent on income greater than or equal to $15,600; and 3.9 percent on income greater than $25,700 but less than or equal to $92,300 (tax year 2025).
  • Taxpayers with net income greater than or equal to $89,601 but not greater than $92,700 shall reduce the amount of tax due by deducting a bracket adjustment amount.

Sources: Arkansas revenue department, Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. See our methodology.

Arkansas 1099 tax FAQ

Does Arkansas have a state income tax?

Arkansas has a graduated income tax with 2 rates from 2% to 3.7%; the top rate starts at $4,700 of taxable income for single filers.

How much should a freelancer in Arkansas set aside for taxes?

A single filer with $85,000 of 1099 profit and no other income should set aside about 24% of every payment in 2026: $12,010 self-employment tax, $5,790 federal income tax and $2,723 Arkansas income tax. Use the calculator for your own income, expenses and filing status.

What is the top Arkansas income tax rate in 2026?

3.7%. Arkansas has a graduated income tax with 2 rates from 2% to 3.7%; the top rate starts at $4,700 of taxable income for single filers.

Do I need to make estimated tax payments to Arkansas?

Generally yes, if you expect to owe state tax that is not covered by withholding. Arkansas sets its own thresholds and due dates; check the Arkansas revenue department's estimated payment rules.