Arkansas Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Arkansas. See FICA, federal withholding, and Arkansas state tax up to 4.4%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Arkansas. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Arkansas state income tax up to 4.4%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Arkansas payroll facts: State income tax up to 4.4%. Median household income: $52,528. State minimum wage: $11/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Arkansas?
Arkansas employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Arkansas state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Arkansas?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $52,528 salary, expect $4,465-$5,253 in additional employer taxes annually.
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