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title: "Arkansas Income Tax Calculator 2026: State & Federal Tax | TaxWren"
description: "Estimate 2026 Arkansas state and federal income tax, see Arkansas's brackets, and check your refund or amount owed. $75,000 of wages: about $2,575 state tax."
url: https://taxwren.com/income-tax-calculator/arkansas
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Arkansas income 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 federal and Arkansas income tax, and your refund, below.

Total income tax 2026

13.7% effective

$75,000 income · Single · Arkansas

$10,245

Add your withholding under “Other income, children, overtime and withholding” to see your refund or amount owed.

- Federal income tax: $7,670
- State income tax: $2,575

Social Security and Medicare on wages are withheld separately and are not part of income tax.

## How your income is taxed (federal)

-   10% on $12,400$1,240
    
-   12% on $38,000$4,560
    
-   22% on $8,500$1,870
    

Federal taxable income after the standard deduction: $58,900.

What this estimate assumes

-   Standard deduction (no itemizing)
-   No child tax credit
-   Other income taxed at ordinary rates (no qualified dividends or capital gains)
-   No local income tax
-   Excludes the 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 and state sources.

## Arkansas income tax at common incomes

Wages only, standard deduction, 2026. Federal + Arkansas tax; Social Security and Medicare not included.

| Wages | State (single) | Total (single) | Total (married) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $40,000 | $1,280 | $3,900 (9.7%) | $1,939 |
| $60,000 | $2,020 | $7,040 (11.7%) | $4,739 |
| $75,000 | $2,575 | $10,245 (13.7%) | $7,094 |
| $100,000 | $3,500 | $16,670 (16.7%) | $11,019 |
| $150,000 | $5,350 | $30,084 (20.1%) | $20,569 |
| $250,000 | $9,050 | $60,804 (24.3%) | $46,397 |

## Arkansas brackets

2% over $0 · 3.7% over $4,700 (single).

## 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

Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary

|  | 2025 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top income tax rate | 3.9% | 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](/federal-tax-brackets) · [All data updates](/tax-law-changes)

## 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](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov), [Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/), [IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf). [Methodology](/methodology).

## Arkansas income tax FAQ

### What is the Arkansas income tax rate for 2026?

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. The top rate is 3.7%.

### How much Arkansas income tax do I pay on $75,000?

About $2,575 for a single filer with $75,000 of wages in 2026, on top of $7,670 of federal income tax.

### Does Arkansas have local income taxes?

No. Arkansas localities do not levy a separate income tax.

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-   [Arkansas 1099 tax calculator](/1099-tax-calculator/arkansas)

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