2025 Arkansas Income Tax Brackets
Arkansas (AR) uses 3 progressive income tax brackets ranging from 2.0% to 4.4% for 2025. Brackets apply to taxable income after the state standard deduction.
Single Filer · 2025
Also applies to married filing separately in most states.
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 2.0% | $0 – $4,400 |
| 4.0% | $4,400 – $8,800 |
| 4.4% | $8,800 and up |
Married Filing Jointly · 2025
Distinct MFJ bracket table
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 0.0% | $0 – $5,300 |
| 2.0% | $5,300 – $10,600 |
| 3.0% | $10,600 – $15,100 |
| 3.4% | $15,100 – $25,000 |
| 3.9% | $25,000 and up |
Note: 2025 MFJ thresholds for Arkansas may differ from the figures shown. Verify with the Arkansas Department of Revenue before filing.
Effective rate at common income levels (single)
Effective rate = total Arkansas income tax owed divided by gross income, after the state standard deduction. Federal tax and FICA are not included here.
| Gross income | Arkansas tax | Effective rate | Marginal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,974 | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| $75,000 | $3,074 | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| $100,000 | $4,174 | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| $150,000 | $6,374 | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| $250,000 | $10,774 | 4.3% | 4.4% |
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The top Arkansas bracket is 4.4%, beginning at $8,800 of taxable income for single filers.
At $100,000 of gross income (single filer), the Arkansas effective income tax rate is approximately 4.2% — about $4,174 in state tax after the $2,340 standard deduction.
The Arkansas standard deduction for 2025 is $2,340 for single filers and $4,680 for married filing jointly.
Distinct MFJ bracket table in Arkansas for 2025.
Arkansas publishes annual inflation adjustments to bracket thresholds through its Department of Revenue. Rate changes typically require legislative action. Verify the latest figures against the current year instructions.
Arkansas 2025 income tax brackets from official state Department of Revenue publications, cross-checked against the Tax Foundation's State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets report. Effective-rate calculations use the standard deduction and progressive bracket math; itemized deductions, credits, and locality taxes are not included. Not tax advice; consult a qualified tax professional before filing.