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State and Local Taxes

Millages

Newport City 51.2
Newport Outside: 44.4
Diaz City (NS) 46.9
Other Cities 46.9 - 49.4
Jackson County School District  
Tuckerman City 45.4
Tuckerman Outside 40.4
Diaz 42.9
Other Cities 42.9 - 45.4
*Infomation gathered from the Jackson county tax collectors office

Property Tax Rate


The tax is calculated based on 20 percent of the fair market value of real estate, property based on the millage rate of the school district. (see above)

Sales Tax

Combined Newport City, County, and State Sales Tax is 9.000%

Arkansas Personal Income Tax

Net TaxableIncome TaxRate
First0$-$3,2991.0%
Next$3,300-6,5992.5%
Next$6,600-9,8993.5%
Next$9,900-16,4994.5%
Next$16,500-27,4996.0%
Next$27,500 & Over7.0%
**Information gathered from Arkansas Income Division

A major indicator of a state's climate is its tax structure. Arkansas maintains a fair and pro-business tax system.

Arkansas Business Taxes

Corporate Income1.0 - 6.5%
Corporate FranchiseMinimum of $50 depends on Arkansas Assets & Total Assets
Unemployment Insurance
--For new businesses3.6%
--For existing businesses0.8% - 8.7%

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Newport Community Calendar

September 2010

September 25 13th Annual Depot Days Festival

October 2010

October 8 ASU-Newport Patron Series Presents The Duttons

October 12 Newcomers Club Soup Luncheon

October 12 Newcomers Club Soup Luncheon

October 16 United Way of Northeast Arkansas Day of Caring

November 2010

November 9 Medicare Supplement and Medicare Prescription Card Seminar

December 2010

December 3 ASU-Newport Patron Series Presents The International Tenors

Newport, Arkansas
Arkansas Community of Excellence

Newport Area Chamber of Commerce

201 Hazel Street
Newport, AR 72112
director@newportarchamber.org
Phone: (870) 523-3618
Fax: (870) 523-2528
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