# Collect tax in the United States

Learn how to use Stripe Tax to calculate, collect, and report tax in the US.

Businesses selling goods and services to customers in the United States (US) might need to collect sales tax. Tax rates and rules vary by region. For each state and territory below, you can find information about registration thresholds, supported tax calculations, and relevant resources. Select a region to see specific details.

## Manage the US tax compliance lifecycle 

1. [Monitor your tax obligations](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/monitoring.md) to identify where you might need to register.
2. Consult with your tax advisor to decide where to register. Register with each tax authority yourself, or select [**Register for me** with Tax Complete](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/use-stripe-to-register.md) to have Stripe register for you.
3. [Configure Stripe Tax](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/set-up.md) to calculate and collect tax in each location where you’re registered.
4. Choose how to file returns and remit tax. You can use [automated filing with Stripe in the US](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/file-with-stripe.md), use a [filing partner](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/filing.md), or self-file with [Stripe Tax reports](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/reports.md).

- **Status**

  - None No transactions

- **Tax type**

  - Sales tax (including seller use tax)
  - Arkansas Tourism Tax

- **Threshold**

  100,000 USD or 200 transactions

- **Included transactions**

  Taxable sales

- **Registration resources**

  [Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax/)

## When to register for tax collection

In Arkansas, Stripe Tax supports the calculation and collection of sales tax (including seller use tax) and additional tax types.

See the [Needs attention](https://dashboard.stripe.com/tax/locations?primary_tab=needs_attention) tab to get insights about your potential tax registration obligations in Arkansas. Stripe also notifies you with email and Dashboard alerts when you need to register to collect tax. Learn more about how the [monitoring tool works](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/monitoring.md).

### Sales tax

Remote sellers must register to collect and remit sales tax in Arkansas when, in the previous or current calendar year, they exceed one of the following:

- A sales threshold of 100,000 USD
- A volume threshold of 200 transactions

The thresholds include taxable sales. The thresholds exclude nontaxable sales, wholesale sales (sales for resale), and marketplace sales.

If your **head office** in the [tax settings page](https://dashboard.stripe.com/settings/tax) of the Dashboard is in Arkansas, you’re not a remote seller and you must register due to your physical presence in the state.

### Other taxes

Stripe Tax also supports the calculation and collection of the Arkansas Tourism Tax if you sell “tourist attractions” as defined by Arkansas. Stripe doesn’t include transactions for this tax in its threshold monitoring.

## Register to collect tax

If you’re a remote seller, [Stripe can register with the local tax authorities](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/use-stripe-to-register.md) for you.

Register for sales tax in Arkansas at the [tax authority](https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax/). Read more about registering for [sales tax in the US](https://stripe.com/guides/sales-tax-registration-process-us). You can also use [Stripe to register on your behalf](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/use-stripe-to-register.md).

After registering, [add your registration](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/registering.md#track-your-registrations-in-the-tax-dashboard) in the [Stripe Dashboard](https://dashboard.stripe.com/tax/registrations?location=us-ar) to start collecting tax on your transactions in Arkansas. You must add registrations for types other than sales tax, such as the Arkansas Tourism Tax, as separate registrations in Stripe.

## How we calculate taxes

Stripe calculates the taxes that apply to your customer’s location.

## Report and file your taxes

Stripe can automatically [file for you](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/file-with-stripe.md). Alternatively, use [Locations](https://dashboard.stripe.com/tax/locations) in the Dashboard to review reports and file on your own.

### Filing

In Arkansas, you can [file with Stripe](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/file-with-stripe.md) to automate US sales tax filing from the Stripe Dashboard. You can also choose to file using one of Stripe Tax’s filing partners—Taxually, Marosa, and Hands-off Sales Tax (HOST). These partners automatically sync your tax transaction data in real time, eliminating the need for manual data entry or file transfers. Learn more about [tax filing](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/filing.md).

### Location reports

[Location reports](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/reports.md#us-location-reports) offer a summary of transaction and refund data for specific US locations and align with Arkansas filing requirements. You have the option to report on an annual, quarterly, or monthly basis.

### Exports

The tax transaction data export provides a comprehensive and aggregated view of transactions by location, including a breakdown of individual tax amounts. Learn more about [tax reporting exports](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/reports.md#exports).

## See also

- [Set up Stripe Tax](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/set-up.md)
- [Register for sales tax, VAT, and GST](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/registering.md)
- [Use Stripe to register](https://docs.stripe.com/tax/use-stripe-to-register.md)
- [Introduction to US sales tax and economic nexus](https://stripe.com/guides/introduction-to-us-sales-tax-and-economic-nexus)
- [Navigate the sales tax registration process in the US](https://stripe.com/guides/sales-tax-registration-process-us)