Where Is My Arkansas State Tax Refund?

Find more information about your Arkansas state income taxes below.

Where’s my Arkansas State refund?

Check the status of your refund using these resources.

State: Arkansas
Refund Status Website: Check my Arkansas tax refund status
Refund Status Phone Support: 1-800-882-9275 (toll-free) or 501-682-1100
Email Tax Support: individual.income@dfa.arkansas.gov
2025 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2026

Note: You should get your refund within 21 business days after your return is accepted if you e-filed your return. Please wait up to 10 weeks to receive your refund for paper-filed returns.

FAQs

How long to get Arkansas tax refund?

The fastest way to get your refund (usually within 21 business days) is to e-file your Arkansas state income tax return and choose direct deposit. However, if your return is incorrect, incomplete, or you filed a paper return, expect to wait a bit longer (up to 10 weeks for paper-filed returns).

How to check Arkansas tax refund?

You can check your refund online using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point website. To use the tool, you’ll need your Social Security number and expected refund amount.

When does Arkansas release tax refunds?

Arkansas processes refunds after returns are received and accepted. While there’s no set issue date for all refunds, most e-filed refunds are issued within 21 of your return being accepted (paper returns may take up to 10 weeks).

Note that these are general guidelines. Timing may vary depending on the type of return and the volume of returns being processed by the state tax department at the time. If you have waited longer than the expected timeframe and still haven’t received your refund, use your state’s refund status tracking tool (linked above) or contact your state department of revenue using the contact info above.

Why is my Arkansas tax refund under manual review?

If your return contains errors, missing information, or is flagged for potential fraud, it may trigger a manual review. Manual reviews take longer to process, which can lead to delays in issuing your refund.

Why is my Arkansas tax refund being offset?

State refunds can be offset (reduced or withheld) if you owe certain debts, such as unpaid taxes or child support, defaulted student loans, or other unpaid court-ordered debts. Tax agencies have the authority to intercept refunds to pay for certain debts. If you believe your refund offset was done in error, contact your state tax department.

What day are Arkansas tax refunds deposited?

There isn’t a fixed “deposit day” for state refunds. Basically, once your refund is approved, Minnesota issues it as soon as possible. Direct deposit usually arrives faster than mailed checks, but the exact day varies depending on when you filed and how quickly your return is processed.

Arkansas tax brackets

Regardless of filing status, all taxpayers in the state of Arkansas are subject to the same tax rates.

If you need more information on how federal tax brackets work, you can use our federal tax bracket calculator.

Income tax rate for individuals with net income of less than or equal to $92,300:

Income	Tax Rate
$0 to $5,499	0.0%
$5,500 to $10,899	2.0%
$10,900 to $15,599	3.0%
$15,600 to $25,699	3.4%
$25,700 to $92,300	3.9%

Income tax rate for individuals with net income of greater than $92,300:

Income	Tax Rate
$0 to $4,600	2.0%
$4,601 and above	3.9%

Arkansas tax deductions and taxable income

Arkansas taxpayers can itemize their deductions or claim the standard deduction on their state returns. The standard deduction for most filers is $2,410.

Additionally, different types of income are not considered taxable in the state of Arkansas. For example, all Social Security benefits are not taxed. The service pay or allowance received by an active duty member of the armed forces is 100% exempt from Arkansas income tax. That covers all members of the armed services, including the National Guard and Reserve Units.

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