Do You Have to Pay Sales Tax on a Semi Truck in Arkansas?

When purchasing a semi truck in Arkansas, it is important to know whether you must pay sales tax on the purchase. In the state of Arkansas, buyers are generally required to pay sales tax on the purchase of any motor vehicle, including semi trucks. The amount of tax due is based on the purchase price or fair market value (whichever is greater) of the vehicle and the county in which it was purchased.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) oversees sales and use tax collection in the state. The DFA has published a Sales and Use Tax Guide which provides information on how much tax is due on motor vehicles. According to this guide, motor vehicles are subject to a 6.5% state sales and use tax rate plus any applicable county taxes.

In addition to the 6.5% statewide rate, buyers must also pay an additional 0.5% county tax rate if they purchase their vehicle within Pulaski County or an additional 1% if they purchase within Garland County.

The DFA offers a Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator which buyers can use to determine how much sales tax they will owe when purchasing a semi truck in Arkansas. This calculator will take into account both the statewide and county taxes that may be due depending on where the vehicle was purchased.

Conclusion:

Yes, you have to pay sales tax on a semi truck when you buy it in Arkansas. The amount of taxes owed depends on both the statewide and county rates as well as where you make your purchase. The DFA provides helpful resources such as their Motor Vehicle Sales Tax Calculator to help buyers determine how much they may owe in taxes when buying a semi truck in Arkansas.

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Stephen Dunn