Arkansas income tax in 2026
Arkansas taxes wages at 0% to 3.7% of taxable income. Arkansas taxes net income after a $2,470 standard deduction ($4,940 joint) at 0% to 3.7%; above $94,700 of net income the lower brackets are gradually taken back, adding up to $287. Each filer, dependent and head of household gets a $29 tax credit, net incomes up to $27,600 get up to $60 more, and optional low-income tables set the tax to zero up to $14,643 of AGI for a single filer ($24,695 joint with up to one dependent).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $5,599 | 0% |
| $5,599 to $11,199 | 2% |
| $11,199 to $15,999 | 3% |
| $15,999 to $26,399 | 3.4% |
| Over $26,399 | 3.7% |
Married couples who both work can sometimes pay less by filing separately on the same return; that option isn't modelled.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,657 a year ($4,055 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,733 Arkansas tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $101,119 a year ($8,427 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $4,061 Arkansas tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Arkansas's income tax rate in 2026?
Arkansas taxes wages at 0% to 3.7% of taxable income in 2026. Arkansas taxes net income after a $2,470 standard deduction ($4,940 joint) at 0% to 3.7%; above $94,700 of net income the lower brackets are gradually taken back, adding up to $287. Each filer, dependent and head of household gets a $29 tax credit, net incomes up to $27,600 get up to $60 more, and optional low-income tables set the tax to zero up to $14,643 of AGI for a single filer ($24,695 joint with up to one dependent).
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Arkansas?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,657 a year ($4,055 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $1,733 Arkansas income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Arkansas?
No city or county income taxes apply to most Arkansas residents' wages.
Arkansas rules checked on 2026-10-01: dfa.arkansas.gov, dfa.arkansas.gov, dfa.arkansas.gov, taxnews.ey.com. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.