Sales Tax in Magnolia, Arkansas in 2025

We'll walk you through how the sales tax rate is determined for Magnolia and address some common questions you may have. We'll also cover how to collect, audit, and remit sales tax in Magnolia.

Plus, we’ll share the best solution that will ensure you are always compliant across the entire sales tax lifecycle.

Disclaimer: Our sales tax data is updated on a quarterly basis.

Magnolia Sales Tax Rate 2025

Magnolia is located in Columbia County in Arkansas, United States, and has a sales tax rate of 10.25%. This includes local and state sales tax rates.

Here is the breakdown of the Magnolia's sales tax:

Tax Jurisdiction	Sales Tax Rate
State Tax	6.50%
County Tax	1.50%
City Tax	2.25%
Combined Rate	10.25%

This rate applies to the following zip codes in Magnolia:

District	Zip Codes	Combined Sales Tax Rate
Columbia County	71753, 71754	10.25%

How Does the Magnolia Sales Tax Compare to the Rest of Arkansas?

Magnolia’s 10.25% sales tax rate is 2.25% lower than the highest sales tax rate in Arkansas, which stands at 12.50% in cities like Dermott.

It is 3.75% higher than the lowest sales tax rate in Arkansas, which stands at 6.50% in cities like Bauxite.

To give you a better idea, here’s a comparison of Magnolia sales tax rates with a few other cities in Arkansas:

City	Sales Tax Rates
Dermott	12.50%
Marion	10.25%
Magnolia	10.25%
Bull Shoals	10.25%
Bauxite	6.50%

What Creates Sales Tax Nexus in Magnolia?

Magnolia follows the same sales tax nexus rules as Arkansas.

Read More: Check out this detailed guide on Sales Tax in Arkansas.

If you fulfill any of these conditions, you’ll have sales tax nexus in Magnolia:

• Physical nexus: Businesses or their subsidiaries with a store, showroom, distribution center, warehouse, service center, factory, office, or research facility in Arkansas.
• Economic nexus: All remote sellers and marketplace facilitators must collect and remit sales tax to Arkansas if their sales exceed $100,000 or 200 or more transactions.

Learn more about sales tax nexus and when you’re required to collect sales tax.

What Products Are Exempt from Magnolia Sales Tax?

Magnolia doesn’t have any special exemptions. It follows the Arkansas's sales tax rules.

These items are exempt from sales tax in Magnolia:

• Prescription drugs sold by licensed pharmacists, hospitals, or physicians.
• Durable medical devices like glucose meters and apnea monitors.
• Raw farm products like Christmas trees. 
• Sale of livestock, like cattle and domesticated fish, by producers at special livestock sales.

Who Needs a Sales Permit in Magnolia?

Any retailer making a taxable sale of tangible personal property and certain selected services should collect sales tax in Magnolia.

How to Collect Sales Tax in Magnolia

Arkansas follows destination-based sales tax sourcing for both in-state and out-of-state businesses, which also applies for Magnolia. 

This means that when you sell something to a customer in Magnolia, you must charge sales tax based on the tax rate at the address where the item is being shipped.

Learn more about origin-based and destination-based sales tax sourcing here.

How to File and Pay Sales Tax in Magnolia

You can file Magnolia sales tax returns using the these methods:

• Automated: Let Zamp handle your Arkansas sales tax filing and remittance so you won’t have to deal with sales tax returns ever again.
• Online: Taxpayers can file and pay electronically via the ATAP website.