Arkansas Auto Loan & Sales Tax Calculator
Calculate your Arkansas auto loan monthly payment and vehicle sales tax. Arkansas charges 6.5% on vehicle purchases.
Arkansas Sales Tax Rules
Arkansas levies a 6.5% state sales tax on vehicles. Trade-in credit applies. Local taxes may add up to 6% in some counties/cities on top of the state rate.
Source: Ark. Code § 26-52-301
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vehicle sales tax rate in Arkansas?
Arkansas charges a 6.5% state sales tax on vehicle purchases under Ark. Code § 26-52-301. County and city sales taxes may add additional amounts on top of this state rate.
Does Arkansas reduce sales tax for trade-ins?
Yes. Arkansas allows a trade-in credit, reducing the taxable purchase price by the value of your trade-in before applying the 6.5% state sales tax.
Is there a sales tax cap on vehicles in Arkansas?
Arkansas does not cap the total sales tax on vehicle purchases. The tax is calculated as a flat percentage of the taxable sale price.
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