How much Arkansas tax should be withheld from each paycheck?

Arkansas uses 2% to 3.7% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data. Estimate Arkansas state withholding per paycheck for 2025, 2026, or 2027 planning by entering wages, pay frequency, and filing status. The calculator annualizes your income, applies Arkansas rates, and returns an estimated per-paycheck withholding amount.

Estimates use Arkansas’s planning rate and may differ from payroll withholding formulas.

Arkansas paycheck withholding calculator

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Arkansas residents checking 2026 tax planning
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Comparing state tax, withholding, refund, and deduction scenarios

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Filing status and residency
State taxable income or benefit amount
Withholding, payments, deductions, credits, or filing date as relevant

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State-specific estimate, next-step notes, and official Arkansas source links.

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Arkansas state facts

Rate rules and worked examples

Examples use 2026 taxable income before credits or residency allocation. Use the official state source below to verify final filing guidance.

Income tax rule

Arkansas uses 2% to 3.7% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data.

Single example

$60,000 single taxable income -> about $1,853 state income tax before credits.

Joint example

$120,000 married filing jointly taxable income -> about $4,073 state income tax before credits.

Deductions and exemptions

Arkansas deductions and exemptions depend on filing status and state instructions; verify the current return before filing.

Credits to review

Review dependent, household, income-based, and other Arkansas credits in the state credit finder, then confirm eligibility in official instructions.

Filing deadline

For a 2026 return filed in 2027, confirm the due date in published Arkansas instructions. State deadlines and disaster relief can differ from federal dates.

Refund processing

Arkansas does not guarantee one refund date for every return. E-filed, accurate returns with direct deposit are generally processed faster than paper or reviewed returns.

Official verification: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

How this calculation works

Annualizes wages based on pay frequency.
Applies Arkansas withholding rules using filing status inputs.
Converts the annual estimate back to a per-paycheck amount.

Common mistakes and caveats

Employer withholding settings can vary by payroll system.
Bonus or supplemental wages may be withheld differently.
Local taxes are not included.

FAQ

Does this match the exact Arkansas withholding tables?

It is an estimate based on Arkansas guidance and may differ slightly from payroll systems.

What is the Arkansas income tax rate for 2026?

Arkansas uses 2% to 3.7% progressive income tax rates in the current TaxGuide Pro calculator data. The examples on this page use taxable income before credits, so final results can change when state deductions, credits, or residency allocation apply.

Does Arkansas tax retirement income?

Arkansas retirement income treatment can depend on the income type, age, and state exclusions. Use the Arkansas retirement tax checker for a state-specific review.

Does Arkansas tax Social Security benefits?

Arkansas Social Security treatment can differ from federal treatment. Use the Arkansas Social Security checker and verify the result with the official state source.

When will I get my Arkansas tax refund?

Arkansas refund timing depends on e-file versus paper filing, direct deposit, return accuracy, identity verification, and seasonal volume. Use the Arkansas refund timeline estimator and the official refund-status source for live updates.

Where should I verify my Arkansas tax result?

Use the official Arkansas revenue or tax agency sources linked in the sources section. TaxGuide Pro is an educational estimator and does not replace a filed state return or agency notice.

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Last updated August 20, 2026.

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