Arkansas has increased its state sales and use tax rate. Effective July 1, 2013, the rate is 6.5%, up from 6%.
The rate of sales tax for food is considerably reduced, at 1.5%. There is no change to this rate.
The reduced rate of sales and use tax for manufacturing utilities is increasing to 3.25%.
The reduced rate of sales and use tax for electricity manufacturing is increasing to 4.75%
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Gail Cole
Gail began researching and writing about sales tax in 2012 and has been fascinated with it ever since. She has a penchant for uncovering unusual tax facts, and endeavors to make complex sales tax laws more digestible for both experts and laypeople.