--- title: State Tax Debt Help in Arkansas: 2026 Guide | TaxTruce url: https://taxtruce.com/states/arkansas updated: 2026-10-29 --- # Tax help in Arkansas Arkansas tax rules, in plain words. Updated October 8, 20266 sources[Fact checked](/editorial-standards) The short answer State tax debt in Arkansas is collected by Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, not the IRS. Set up a plan in ATAP or call 501-682-5000. A plan is not automatic. Interest keeps adding up. ## Key facts for Arkansas State income tax : Top rate cut from 4.4% to 3.9%. [Source](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/news/income-tax-withholding-tables-adjusted-due-to-most-recent-tax-cut/) Payment plan : Set up a plan in ATAP or call 501-682-5000. A plan is not automatic. Interest keeps adding up. [Source](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/other-taxes/problems-resolution/offers-in-compromise/) Offer program : Yes, under Rule 2000-4. Being short on money alone is not enough. There is no formal appeal if it is turned down. [Source](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/other-taxes/problems-resolution/offers-in-compromise/) Liens : On a payment plan, the state files a Certificate of Indebtedness, which is a lien. [Source](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/other-taxes/problems-resolution/offers-in-compromise/) ## Two debts, two sets of rules * The IRS collects federal taxes, with its own letters and plans. * Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration collects Arkansas taxes, with its own rules. * A plan with the IRS does not stop the state from collecting, and the other way around. ## Common questions in Arkansas Who collects state taxes in Arkansas? The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. It is separate from the IRS. A plan with one does not stop the other from collecting. Can I get a payment plan for Arkansas taxes? Set up a plan in ATAP or call 501-682-5000. A plan is not automatic. Interest keeps adding up. Does Arkansas take offers in compromise? Yes, under Rule 2000-4. Being short on money alone is not enough. There is no formal appeal if it is turned down. Can TaxTruce help with Arkansas tax debt? Yes. TaxTruce is a free service that connects you with tax resolution firms that work in Arkansas. Answer a few questions, confirm your phone with a text code, and a firm reviews your situation and calls you back. We are not the IRS or a state agency. Results depend on your situation. Not every case qualifies. ## Sources 1. [Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov) 2. [Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration: income tax rates](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/news/income-tax-withholding-tables-adjusted-due-to-most-recent-tax-cut/) 3. [Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration: payment plans](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/other-taxes/problems-resolution/offers-in-compromise/) 4. [Census QuickFacts Arkansas (ACS 2020-2024)](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/AR/PST045224) 5. [Census Reporter: Arkansas profile (ACS 2024 1 year)](https://censusreporter.org/profiles/04000US05-arkansas/) 6. [Census population estimates, July 1, 2024 (share 65 and over)](https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/MS,AR,AL/PST120219) Facts on this page come from Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and are linked. Rules change. Check with Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration or a licensed tax pro before you act. We are not affiliated with Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. 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