How much of a $1,000 bonus do you keep in Arkansas?

On a $1,000 bonus in Arkansas, estimated take-home after taxes is $645, using the flat-rate supplemental wage method (22% federal withholding). This estimate assumes standard 2026 withholding and single filing status.

What percentage of a bonus is taxed in Arkansas?

The estimated effective bonus tax rate on a $1,000 bonus in Arkansas is approximately 35.5% using the supplemental wage (flat-rate) method. Federal withholding is 22%. Arkansas state withholding is estimated at $59.

How is a bonus taxed differently from regular pay in Arkansas?

Bonuses are supplemental wages. Employers may withhold federal income tax using the flat-rate method (22%) or the aggregate method. This calculator uses the flat-rate method. Your employer may use a different method, which can result in higher or lower withholding depending on your regular pay and W-4 elections.

Does Arkansas have a separate bonus tax rate?

Arkansas taxes bonuses as supplemental wages. Estimated Arkansas withholding on a $1,000 bonus is $59, based on 2026 state withholding tables.

2026 Arkansas Bonus Estimate

$1,000 Bonus After Taxes in Arkansas (2026)

Verified by Abhinav Jain · Updated 2026-06-10 · Methodology

Take-Home Bonus

$645

Effective bonus tax rate: 35.5%

Bonus Amount	$1,000
Federal Withholding (flat rate 22%)	$220
State Withholding	$59
Social Security	$62
Medicare	$15
Take-Home Bonus	$645

Bonus withholding uses the flat-rate supplemental wage method (22% federal). Your actual bonus withholding depends on your employer's payroll method, year-to-date earnings, and W-4 elections. Verify with your employer or a tax advisor before making financial decisions.

Calculation assumptions

Standard withholding per IRS Publication 15-T (2026)
Social Security wage base: $184,500 (SSA 2026)
No pre-tax deductions, no post-tax deductions
Filing status: Single, one job
Standard W-4 withholding (no additional withholding elections)
Actual paycheck may differ based on employer setup, benefits, or W-4 elections

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How Your AR Paycheck Works

Arkansas paychecks start with federal income tax withholding under IRS Publication 15-T, applied using Form W-4, taxable wages, pay frequency, and filing status. FICA is separate: Social Security is 6.2% on covered wages up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, Medicare is 1.45% on all covered wages, and employers must withhold the 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax once wages exceed $200,000 in the calendar year. Arkansas has recently reduced its income tax rates significantly. The 2026 Arkansas DFA withholding formula is graduated; after the standard deduction, the formula uses brackets at 0%, 2.00%, 3.00%, 3.40%, and 3.70%, with the 3.70% rate applying at upper taxable-income ranges. Arkansas does not have a separate statewide employee SDI or paid family leave payroll deduction. Estimates assume standard 2026 withholding, single filing status, and no pre-tax deductions; actual paycheck may differ.

2026 Tax Rate Quick Reference

Tax	2026 Rate	Wage Cap	Source
Federal Income Tax	10%–37% (percentage-method withholding)	No wage cap	IRS Pub. 15-T
Social Security	6.2% employee withholding	$184,500	SSA 2026
Medicare	1.45% employee withholding	No wage cap	IRS Pub. 15
Additional Medicare Surtax	0.9% on wages over $200,000	No wage cap	IRS Topic 560
Arkansas State Income Tax	0.00%–3.70% graduated (2026 DFA withholding formula)	No wage cap	AR DFA 2026 Formula

$1,000 Bonus After Taxes in Arkansas (2026)

How Your AR Paycheck Works

2026 Tax Rate Quick Reference

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