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Arkansas Payroll Guide

Arkansas Payroll Guide

Isabelle Talkington avatar
Written by Isabelle Talkington
Updated over 10 months ago

There are three required tax items you’ll need in order to get set up for payroll.

Requirement

Format

Agency

Arkansas State Income Tax ID Number

8 digits + "WHW"

Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration

Arkansas Department of Workforce Services ID Number

XXXXXXXXX (9 digits)

Arkansas Department of Workforce Services

Arkansas Contribution Rate

X.X%

Arkansas Department of Workforce Services

How to register:

State Income Tax ID Number

  • Get your Arkansas State Income Tax ID Number by registering online as a new business. Upon completion of the online registration, your Tax ID Number will be issued immediately.

Workforce Services ID Number

  • Obtain your Arkansas Department of Workforce Services ID Number by registering online as a new business. After completing the online registration, your ID number will be provided instantly.

  • For information on your Arkansas Contribution Rate, reach out to the agency at (501) 682-3798 if you're unsure.

How to locate these numbers if you’re already registered:

  • Arkansas State Income Tax ID Number: Check any previous payment voucher received from the AR Department of Finance and Administration. If uncertain, contact the agency at (501) 682-7290.

  • Arkansas Department of Workforce Services ID Number: Refer to previous Experience Rating Notices received from the agency. If unsure, contact the agency at (501) 682-2121.

  • Arkansas Contribution Rate: Find your Contribution Rate on the Experience Rating Notice mailed to you by the Department of Workforce Services. For any uncertainties, contact the agency at (501) 682-2121.

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