Arkansas Finance Department Issues 2026 Sales Tax Holiday Guidance

May 20, 2026, 3:33 PM UTC

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration has issued retailer instructions for the annual sales tax holiday. The 2026 Arkansas sales tax holiday begin on Aug. 1 at 12:01 AM and will continue through Sunday, Aug. 2 at 11:59 PM. State and local sales tax will not be collected during this 48-hour period on the sale of clothing and footwear less than $100 per item, on clothing accessories and equipment if the sales price is less than $50 per item, and on school supplies. [Ark. Dep’t of Fin. & Admin., Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday, 05/01/26]

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