Arkansas Employer Tax Information
To sign up for Square’s online payroll services in Arkansas, you must be registered with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration and Arkansas Department of Workforce Services so we can pay and file your state taxes.
| Agency | Required Tax Information | Format |
| Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration | Arkansas State Income Tax ID Number | XXXXXXXX WHW (8 digits + "WHW") |
| Arkansas Department of Workforce Services | Arkansas Department of Workforce Services ID Number | XXXXXXXXX (9 digits) |
| Arkansas Contribution Rate | X.X% |
Arkansas New Employer Registration
Arkansas State Income Tax ID Number
Register online as a new business.
You will receive your Tax ID Number immediately after completing the registration online.
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services ID Number
Register online as a new business.
You will receive your ID number immediately after completing the registration online.
Arkansas Contribution Rate
If you are unsure of your Contribution Rate, contact the agency at (501) 682-3798.
Find Your Arkansas Tax ID Numbers and Rates
Arkansas State Income Tax ID Number
You can find your Tax ID Number on any previous payment voucher you have received from the AR Department of Finance and Administration.
If you’re unsure, contact the agency at (501) 682-7290.
Note: To ensure timeliness of your Arkansas withholding tax payment and filing, Square Payroll sends this monthly at the most frequent schedule (Form AR941M).
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services ID Number
You can find your Department of Workforce Services ID Number on previous Experience Rating Notices received from the agency.
If you’re unsure, contact the agency at (501) 682-2121.
Arkansas Contribution Rate
You can find your Contribution Rate on the Experience Rating Notice mailed to you by the Department of Workforce Services.
If you’re unsure, contact the agency at (501) 682-2121.
Arkansas Payroll Tax Details
Square Payroll processes the following per the frequency below to the listed state agencies:
| Agency | Filing | Frequency |
| Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration | Withholding Tax Payment (Form AR941M) Note: The withholding tax payment made by Square Payroll services as both the payment voucher and filing. This form will not appear under Tax Forms in Dashboard. | Monthly |
| Withholding Tax Annual Reconciliation (Form AR3MAR) | Annual | |
| W-2 Reporting | Annual | Arkansas Department of Workforce Services | Unemployment Insurance Filing / Payment (Form DWS-ARK-20) | Quarterly |
| Arkansas New Hire Reporting Center | New Hire Reporting | Per New Employee |
Arkansas Employee Information
Texarkana Exemption
Arkansas residents whose permanent residence is within the city limits of Texarkana, Arkansas may claim exemption from Arkansas individual income taxes. Square Payroll will not automatically exempt employees based on their addresses. Employees must explicitly claim exemption.
You can find more information on this exemption on the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration website or by contacting the agency at (501) 682-7290.