- Arkansas will exempt food and food ingredients from state sales tax starting January 1, 2026.
- Local sales and use taxes will still apply to these items.
- The exemption does not cover prepared food.
- Items like food that is only cut, repackaged, or pasteurized, and raw animal foods requiring cooking are included in the exemption.
- Sellers should ensure exemptions are applied correctly from January 1, 2026.
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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