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Californiaworking inArkansas
Standard — file nonresident return if onsite
Arkansas
Work State Tax Rate
Up to 3.9%
Withholding Starts
Day 1
Law Last Updated
Jan 1, 2025
Employee Obligations (Which Returns YOU Must File)
If you physically work in Arkansas, file a nonresident Arkansas return (tax rate: Up to 3.9%). Then file your California return and claim the Schedule S credit so you don't get taxed twice on the same income.
Employer Obligations (What Your Employer Must Withhold & Remit)
Register for withholding and unemployment from day 1. Unemployment applies to the first $7,000 of wages.
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Employee/Individual Tax Source: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/income-tax-administration/individual-income-tax/
Employer/Withholding Source: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/taxes/income-tax-administration/withholding-tax-branch/
Row last reviewed: May 7, 2026Home state credit form: Schedule S
This is general information, not tax or legal advice. Laws change frequently. Always consult a licensed CPA or tax attorney for your specific situation. All information researched as of March 21, 2026.