 Arkansas's statewide sales and use tax has been 6.5% since July 1, 2013.Hot Spring County has an additional sales and use tax of 1.50%, which has been in effect since January 1, 2009.Within Hot Spring County, the City of Malvern has had an additional 1% sales and use tax since January 1, 2009, City of Rockport an additional 2% since January 1, 2012, and the Town of Perla an additional 1% sales and use tax since January 1, 1984.