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Arkansas 1099 Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimate what you owe on 1099 or self-employment income in Arkansas for 2026. Enter your income and business expenses to see your self-employment tax, federal income tax, Arkansas state income tax, and a rough quarterly payment.
Arkansas self-employment tax calculator
- Net profit (income − expenses)
- $60,000
- Self-employment tax (15.3%)
- −$8,478
- Federal income tax
- −$4,511
- Arkansas income tax
- −$1,761
- Total estimated tax
- $14,751
Arkansas taxes self-employment profit as ordinary income. Arkansas cut its top rate to 3.7% for 2026, its fourth cut in four years. Brackets run from 0% up to 3.7%, and the same schedule applies to single and married filers. A separate two-tier table replaces this one for taxable income above $94,700, taxing the first $4,700 at 2% and the rest at 3.7%. Social Security is exempt.
Note on 2026 figures: The 3.7% top rate was enacted in the May 2026 special session (SB1 / HB1001), retroactive to January 1 2026, and applies to the full 2026 tax year. Some published tables still show the pre-cut 3.9% rate; the 3.7% figure is the correct current rate.
Federal: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (IR-2025-103) · Social Security Administration. State: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
Estimate for 2026. Self-employment tax is 15.3% on 92.35% of net profit (Social Security capped at the annual wage base); half of it is deducted before federal income tax. Excludes the qualified business income deduction, retirement contributions, health-insurance deduction, credits, and local taxes. This is a planning estimate for general information, not tax advice. Consult a tax professional before making quarterly payments.
How 1099 tax works in Arkansas
Self-employed people pay self-employment tax: 15.3% (Social Security + Medicare) on 92.35% of net profit, with the Social Security portion capped at the annual wage base. Half of that SE tax is deductible before your federal income tax is figured on the rest. Arkansas then taxes your profit as ordinary income. Arkansas cut its top rate to 3.7% for 2026, its fourth cut in four years. Brackets run from 0% up to 3.7%, and the same schedule applies to single and married filers. A separate two-tier table replaces this one for taxable income above $94,700, taxing the first $4,700 at 2% and the rest at 3.7%. Social Security is exempt.
Because no employer withholds for you, the IRS expects quarterly estimated payments. The calculator divides the annual total by four as a starting point. Your actual quarters can vary with income timing and credits.
This is a planning estimate, not your final return. It excludes the qualified business income deduction, retirement and health-insurance deductions, and credits. It is general information, not tax advice. Consult a tax professional before making quarterly payments. Federal figures: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (IR-2025-103) · Social Security Administration.
1099 tax calculators for other states
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