Sales Tax on Select Groceries Eliminated in Arkansas by January 1st

Arkansas – A law going into effect at the turn of the year in Arkansas. will make those shopping for groceries feel a bit lighter at the cash register. Sales tax on groceries is set to vanish.

More specifically, this tax elimination applies to most vegetables, breads, and proteins, while still being in effect for sugary items, such as candies. That means further incentive for those wishing to eat healthy in 2026.

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Arkansas will also be experiencing other regulation changes in 2026, which will include those on insurance for treatment of severe obesity, and on SNAP benefits for Arkansans indentified as able-bodied.

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