Arkansas Tax Tables for 2020
The 2020 Arkansas Tax Tables summarise the state-level rules applied to wages, deductions, credits and taxable income. These tables match the rules used by the Arkansas State Tax Calculator 2020.
On This Page
Quick Access Tools
Arkansas Tax Tables for 2020
The tables below outline the income tax structure, deduction amounts, state-level credits and payroll-related rules used for Arkansas in 2020. Arkansas uses filing-status–specific progressive income tax tables. Income is divided into brackets and each portion is taxed at its marginal rate. The table below shows the full structure for this filing status. For a full explanation of marginal brackets, see our Tax Tables guide.
Single – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Single filers in Arkansas for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 4,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 4,000.00 to $ 8,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 8,000.00 to $ 79,300.00 | 5.9% |
| 4 | $ 79,300.00 and over | 6.6% |
Married filing jointly – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing jointly filers in Arkansas for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 4,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 4,000.00 to $ 8,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 8,000.00 to $ 79,300.00 | 5.9% |
| 4 | $ 79,300.00 and over | 6.6% |
Married filing separately – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Married filing separately filers in Arkansas for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 4,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 4,000.00 to $ 8,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 8,000.00 to $ 79,300.00 | 5.9% |
| 4 | $ 79,300.00 and over | 6.6% |
Head of household – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Head of household filers in Arkansas for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 4,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 4,000.00 to $ 8,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 8,000.00 to $ 79,300.00 | 5.9% |
| 4 | $ 79,300.00 and over | 6.6% |
Widowed – Progressive Tax Brackets (2020)
Marginal income tax brackets for Widowed filers in Arkansas for 2020. Only the portion of income within each bracket is taxed at the stated rate.
| Bracket | Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $ 0.00 to $ 4,000.00 | 2% |
| 2 | $ 4,000.00 to $ 8,000.00 | 4% |
| 3 | $ 8,000.00 to $ 79,300.00 | 5.9% |
| 4 | $ 79,300.00 and over | 6.6% |
Arkansas Standard Deduction(2020)
State-level standard deduction amounts for each filing status.
| Filing Status | Amount |
|---|---|
| Single | $2,000 |
| Married filing jointly | $4,000 |
| Married filing separately | $2,000 |
| Head of household | $2,000 |
| Widowed | $2,000 |
Arkansas Tax Tables for Related Years
These related years are often reviewed together for comparing bracket changes, deductions and Arkansas updates:
Frequently Asked Questions
Do FSA contributions reduce state tax?
Yes—FSA contributions generally reduce taxable wages for both federal and state.
Are HSA contributions pre-tax in Arkansas?
Yes—HSA deductions follow federal treatment and reduce taxable wages.
Does the calculator include employer taxes?
No—it only shows employee withholdings, not employer contributions.
Plan long-term after-tax growth
See the Compound Interest Calculator.
Where can I claim these credits?
Use the state credit section in the Arkansas return or calculator to enter applicable credits.
Important Notes
All calculations are estimates for guidance only. Always review your return and consider professional advice when submitting official filings.