Arkansas Grocery Tax (2026)

Conditional: State grocery tax eliminated Jan 1, 2026 (was 0.125%) — but local sales taxes still apply to food.

ConditionalVerified Jul 13, 2026

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Grocery Tax in states bordering Arkansas

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

LouisianaPermitted
Food for home consumption is exempt from the state sales tax. Local (parish and city) sales taxes may still apply to food.
Verified Jul 11, 2026 · Source: revenue.louisiana.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
MississippiConditional
Groceries (SNAP-eligible food) taxed at a reduced 5% rate (cut from 7% on July 1, 2025); non-qualifying items remain at 7%. No further cut currently scheduled.
Verified Jul 2, 2026 · Source: dor.ms.gov · Full Mississippi rule →
MissouriConditional
Groceries taxed at a reduced 1.225% state rate (plus local); repeal bills are pending.
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: dor.mo.gov · Full Missouri rule →
OklahomaConditional
State grocery tax eliminated Aug 29, 2024 (HB 1955) — but local sales taxes still apply to food.
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: oklahoma.gov · Full Oklahoma rule →
TennesseeConditional
Groceries taxed at a reduced 4% state rate (plus local); repeal bills are pending.
Verified Aug 27, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
TexasPermitted
Groceries (food products such as flour, bread, milk, eggs, fruits, and vegetables) are exempt from sales tax (Tax Code Sec. 151.314). Soft drinks, candy, prepared/hot food, and individual-sized snack portions are taxable.
Verified Jul 19, 2026 · Source: comptroller.texas.gov · Full Texas rule →

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