Paycheck Calculator Arkansas
Calculate your accurate take-home pay with Arkansas state taxes, federal taxes, and FICA deductions
Arkansas Tax Model Overview
2025 Key Rules:
- • Progressive rates from 1% to 3.9%
- • Last updated: 2025-01-18
- • Standard deduction: $[object Object]
Arkansas Paycheck Calculator
Enter your salary information below to calculate your take-home pay in Arkansas. Our calculator includes federal taxes, FICA, Arkansas state taxes, and common pre-tax deductions.
Calculator Inputs
Your Take-Home Pay
Arkansas Calculation Process
Step-by-Step Calculation Order
- 1Apply pre-tax deductions to reduce gross income
- 2Subtract standard deduction
- 3Calculate Arkansas state income tax using progressive brackets (0%, 2%, 3%, 3.4%, 3.9%)
- 4Apply personal exemption tax credit ($29 per exemption)
- 5Calculate federal withholding using IRS Publication 15-T
- 6Calculate FICA taxes (Social Security + Medicare)
- 7Subtract post-tax deductions if any
Arkansas Forms & Documentation
Employee Forms
- 📄W-4 (Federal Employee's Withholding Certificate)
- 📄Arkansas State Withholding Certificate (AR4EC)
Employer Forms
- 📋Arkansas Form AR941 (Employer's Quarterly Return)
- 📋Arkansas Form AR3MAR (Annual Reconciliation)
Arkansas Paycheck Examples
$40,000 salary, single filer, Little Rock resident
$60,000 salary, married filing jointly, Fayetteville resident
$28/hour, 40 hours, bi-weekly (Bentonville)
Official Tax Resources & Sources
Federal Tax Resources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2025)
Federal income tax withholding methods
- SSA: Contribution and Benefit Base
Social Security wage cap and rates (2025: $176,100)
- IRS Topic 560: Additional Medicare Tax
Additional 0.9% Medicare tax rules
Arkansas Tax Resources
- Arkansas Tax Information ↗
Arkansas official tax guidance
- Arkansas Department of Revenue
State tax authority (link pending)
- Arkansas Withholding Guidelines
Employer tax guides (link pending)
Arkansas Frequently Asked Questions
🏛️What are Arkansas's state income tax brackets for 2025?
Arkansas has 6 tax brackets: 0% (first $5,299), 2% ($5,300-$10,599), 3% ($10,600-$15,099), 3.4% ($15,100-$24,999), 3.9% ($25,000-$89,600), and 3.9% (over $89,600). The first $5,299 is tax-free.
🏛️Does Arkansas have local income taxes?
No, Arkansas does not allow cities or counties to impose local income taxes. All individual income tax is collected at the state level only.
🏛️What are Arkansas's standard deduction amounts for 2025?
Arkansas standard deductions are: Single: $2,410, Married Filing Jointly: $4,820, Married Filing Separately: $2,410, Head of Household: $3,540. These amounts are indexed for inflation.
🏛️How do Arkansas personal exemptions work?
Arkansas provides a $29 tax credit (not deduction) for each personal exemption claimed. This credit directly reduces your tax liability dollar-for-dollar, making it more valuable than a deduction.
🏛️What changed in Arkansas tax law for 2025?
House Bill 1065 removed the 3% cap on annual inflation adjustments for tax brackets and standard deductions, allowing larger increases with inflation. The tax structure remains progressive with rates from 0% to 3.9%.
🏛️How accurate is this Arkansas paycheck calculator?
Our calculator uses Arkansas's official tax brackets and withholding formulas from the Department of Finance and Administration. Results are typically accurate within $1-2 of your actual paycheck.
What's New in Arkansas for 2025
2025 Tax Year Updates
For 2025, Arkansas maintains its progressive tax structure with rates from 0% to 3.9%. House Bill 1065 removed the 3% cap on inflation adjustments, potentially allowing larger increases to brackets and deductions in future years. Standard deductions are adjusted for inflation.
Common Arkansas Payroll Mistakes
Avoid These Common Errors
- •Forgetting Arkansas's $29 personal exemption tax credit
- •Using personal exemptions as deductions instead of credits
- •Not accounting for the 0% bracket on first $5,299
- •Applying local income taxes (which Arkansas doesn't allow)
- •Using incorrect standard deduction amounts
- •Confusing tax brackets with effective tax rates
How-To Guides for Arkansas
📝 How to Fill Out Your W-4
- • Choose correct filing status
- • Calculate multiple jobs adjustment
- • Claim dependents accurately
- • Set additional withholding if needed
💰 How to Maximize Take-Home Pay
- • Contribute to 401k (pre-tax)
- • Use HSA for medical expenses
- • Optimize filing status
- • Review withholding annually
🏦 How to Calculate Annual Taxes
- • Multiply paycheck deductions by pay periods
- • Account for state tax variations
- • Consider year-end adjustments
- • Plan for potential refund or payment
🏛️ How to Handle Arkansas State Forms
- • Complete W-4
- • Complete Arkansas State Withholding Certificate
📊 How to Read Your Pay Stub
- • Gross pay vs. net pay
- • Federal vs. state taxes
- • FICA breakdown (SS + Medicare)
- • Pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions
🔍 How to Verify Calculations
- • Check pay frequency math
- • Verify tax bracket calculations
- • Confirm FICA wage bases
- • Compare with actual pay stubs
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Important Disclaimer
This calculator is for educational and estimation purposes only. Actual payroll calculations should rely on your employer's payroll system and official regulations. Results may vary based on specific circumstances, employer policies, and timing of tax updates.