State sales tax on groceries finally going away as of 1-1-26 [View all]

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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/state-news/arkansas-law-to-reduce-grocery-costs-for-shoppers-in-2026/

LITTLE ROCK (KNWA/KFTA) — As the new year begins, several new Arkansas laws are set to take effect, including one that will slightly reduce the cost of groceries for shoppers across the state.

Starting just after midnight on Jan. 1, 2026 Arkansas will eliminate its state sales tax on food and food ingredients. The change stems from House Bill 1685, which passed during the most recent legislative session and was signed into law as Act 1008. The measure removes the state’s 0.125% tax on qualifying grocery items.
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The tax cut applies to staple foods such as meat, poultry, fish, produce, bread and certain eggs, including those that are cut, repackaged or pasteurized. However, shoppers should not expect their grocery receipts to be completely tax-free.

City and county sales taxes will still apply, [ ] and some items commonly purchased at grocery stores will continue to be taxed at the state level. That includes soft drinks, candy and other non-food items.

Finally. After whittling it down since the Beebe Administration, it's finally going away (at the state level, anyway). I'm annoyed the counties and municipalities still get to tax [expletive deleted] food though.