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How Airbnb Taxes Work in Arkansas
Arkansas has a 4.7% state income tax rate. Airbnb workers in Arkansas must file both federal and AR state quarterly estimated tax payments using AR Form AR1000ES.
SE Tax
15.3%
Federal (all states)
Federal Tax
10–37%
Based on income
AR State Tax
4.7%
Arkansas rate
If you rent your home for fewer than 15 days during the year, you do not include the rental income in your income and you do not deduct the rental expenses. — IRS Publication 527
2026 Quarterly Tax Deadlines for Arkansas
| Quarter | Due Date | Federal (1040-ES) | AR State |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOWQ1 2026 | April 15, 2026 | ✓ Required | Required |
| Q2 2026 | June 16, 2026 | ✓ Required | Required |
| Q3 2026 | September 15, 2026 | ✓ Required | Required |
| Q4 2026 | January 15, 2027 | ✓ Required | Required |
Top Tax Deductions for Airbnb Workers in Arkansas
Mortgage interest — rental use percentage
Cleaning services & supplies
Furniture, linens & guest supplies
Repairs & maintenance costs
Internet & utilities — rental use percentage
Airbnb host software & management tools
Self-employed health insurance premiums
Half of self-employment tax (SE tax deduction)
Smart locks, security cameras
Professional listing photography
Property taxes — rental use percentage
Business insurance & liability coverage
FAQ — Airbnb Taxes in Arkansas 2026
Q: How much is Airbnb tax in Arkansas?
In Arkansas, Airbnb workers pay 15.3% self-employment tax, federal income tax (10–37%), plus 4.7% Arkansas state income tax. On $50,000 net income, expect to owe approximately 13,915 total.
Q: Do I need to make quarterly payments in Arkansas?
Yes. In Arkansas, you must make both federal quarterly estimated payments (IRS Form 1040-ES) and Arkansas state quarterly payments if you expect to owe $1,000 or more.
Q: What is the self-employment tax rate in Arkansas for Airbnb workers?
The federal self-employment tax rate is 15.3% regardless of state. This covers Social Security (12.4%) and Medicare (2.9%). In Arkansas, you additionally pay 4.7% state income tax.
Q: Does Airbnb take out taxes in Arkansas?
No. Airbnb classifies workers as independent contractors, not employees. No taxes are withheld from your payments. You are responsible for paying all federal SE tax, federal income tax, and Arkansas state income tax yourself, typically through quarterly estimated payments.
Q: Do I need to collect occupancy or lodging tax on my Arkansas Airbnb?
Arkansas short-term rental hosts should check whether their state or city charges a transient occupancy / hotel tax separate from income tax. Airbnb auto-collects this in some jurisdictions but not all — confirm in your Airbnb host dashboard under Taxes, and check your city or county tax office directly.
Disclaimer: State tax rates are for estimation purposes. Verify with your state's department of revenue or a licensed CPA. Not affiliated with the IRS, Airbnb, or any government agency.
Airbnb Tax in Other States
AL
5.0%
AK
No Tax
AZ
2.5%
CA
9.3%
CO
4.4%
CT
6.5%
DE
6.6%
FL
No Tax
GA
5.5%
HI
11.0%
ID
5.8%
IL
5.0%
IN
3.0%
IA
5.7%
KS
5.7%
KY
4.5%
LA
3.0%
ME
7.5%
MD
5.8%
MA
5.0%
MI
4.3%
MN
9.8%
MS
4.7%
MO
4.8%
MT
5.9%
NE
6.6%
NV
No Tax
NH
No Tax
NJ
10.8%
NM
5.9%
NY
6.9%
NC
5.3%
ND
2.9%
OH
4.0%
OK
4.8%
OR
9.9%
PA
3.1%
RI
6.0%
SC
6.4%
SD
No Tax
TN
No Tax
TX
No Tax
UT
4.7%
VT
8.8%
VA
5.8%
WA
No Tax
WV
6.5%
WI
7.6%
WY
No Tax
DC
8.9%
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