Is contractor labor taxable in Arkansas?
Yes. Arkansas taxes the LABOR on repair and maintenance work to real property, on both residential and commercial jobs. Repair and maintenance is not the same thing as a capital improvement, which is exempt to the customer in Arkansas — the classification of the job is what decides the tax, not the wording on the invoice. Source: Ark. Code §26-52-301(3) (services taxed, including repair and maintenance of nonmechanical, passive or manually operated components of buildings).
| What | Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Repair labor — residential | Taxable |
| Repair labor — commercial | Taxable |
| Repair materials — residential | Taxable |
| Repair materials — commercial | Taxable |
| Capital improvement | Exempt to the customer |
Source
Ark. Code §26-52-301(3) (services taxed, including repair and maintenance of nonmechanical, passive or manually operated components of buildings). — last checked 2026-09-15.
This is a summary of a state’s published guidance, not tax or legal advice. Rates and rules change, local jurisdictions add their own, and the treatment of a specific job depends on the contract and the work. Check the citation and speak to a CPA or a state tax adviser before relying on it.
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