What is the sales tax rate in Jonesboro?
The combined sales tax rate in Jonesboro, Arkansas is 8.5% as of 2026. It is made up of the Arkansas statewide base rate of 6.5%, plus applicable Craighead County and local district taxes. Jonesboro sits within Craighead County, and the rate can vary slightly across ZIP codes because of special district additions (see the ZIP breakdown below).
Sales tax in Arkansas is administered by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, which collects and distributes tax on behalf of the state and its local jurisdictions. The rate applies to most retail sales of tangible personal property delivered within Jonesboro.
Who needs to collect sales tax in Jonesboro, Arkansas?
Any business with sales tax nexus in Arkansas must register, collect, and remit sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Jonesboro. Nexus is established through:
- Physical presence: an office, store, warehouse, employee, or inventory located in Arkansas.
- Economic nexus: exceeding $100,000 in sales to Arkansas customers in the current or prior year.
- Marketplace facilitators: platforms such as Amazon or Etsy collect and remit on behalf of their third-party sellers.
Out-of-state (remote) sellers that cross Arkansas's economic nexus threshold must register with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration before continuing to sell into the state.
How do you register for a sales tax permit in Jonesboro?
To collect sales tax in Jonesboro, you must register for a sales tax permit with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Registration is generally free. You will typically need your EIN or SSN, business entity details, bank account information, and an estimate of your monthly Arkansas sales. Most permits are issued within a few business days of an online application.
How do you charge the right sales tax in Jonesboro?
Sales tax in Jonesboro is charged based on the delivery address. For orders shipped to a Jonesboro address, the combined rate of 8.5% generally applies; for in-store sales, the rate is based on the store's location. Because some ZIP codes within Craighead County carry additional special-district taxes, always confirm the exact rate for the specific delivery ZIP code. The tables below show the most common Jonesboro ZIP codes and how Jonesboro compares with other cities in Craighead County and across Arkansas.
