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Education / Schools

The Newport Special School District’s mission is to “Empower students to be lifelong learners and decision makers.” The District has a long history of academic excellence and award-winning student clubs and organizations. They provide an environment for the students that offers a challenging curriculum along with a sense of responsibility. For more information visit the school’s web site – www.newportschools.org

Arkansas State University-Newport
was founded as White River Vocational Technical School in 1976. In 1992 the school merged with ASU-Beebe becoming the ASU-Beebe/Newport campus. In April of 2000, the Arkansas Board of Higher Education gave its approval for ASUN to become a stand alone campus. By 2002, ASU-Newport became a stand-alone college. Jackson County residents also supported the institution by passing a half-cent sales and use tax dedicated to the school. Since becoming a stand-alone college, enrollment at the school has tripled and the college now has three campuses – the main campus in Newport, one in Jonesboro and one in Marked Tree. For more information visit the college’s web site – www.asun.edu.

Tax Information

Millages

Newport City 51.2
Newport Outside: 44.4
Diaz City (NS) 46.9
Other Cities 46.9 – 49.4
Jackson County School District
Tuckerman City 45.4
Tuckerman Outside 40.4
Diaz 42.9
Other Cities 42.9 – 45.4
*Information gathered from the Jackson County tax collectors office


Property Tax Rate

The tax is calculated on 20 percent of the fair market value multiplied by the millage rate of the location in which the property exists.

Example: $5,000 (market value) x .20 (20%) = $1,000 (assessed value).  $1,000 (assessed valued) x .0512 (millage rate) = $51.20.


Sales Tax

Combined Newport City, County, and State Sales Tax is 10.25%


Tax Rate to Arkansas Individual Income Tax Rates

  • $0 to $4,000 – 2.0%
  • $4,001 to $8,000 – 4.0%
  • $8,001 to $79,300 – 5.9%
  • $79,301 and above – 6.6%


**Information gathered from Arkansas Income Division
A major indicator of a state’s climate is its tax structure. Arkansas maintains a fair and pro-business tax system.


Arkansas Corporate Income Taxes

Corporate Income 1.0% to 6.2%
Corporate Franchise Minimum of $50 depends on Arkansas Assets & Total Assets


Unemployment Insurance
–For new businesses 3.2%
–For existing businesses 0.1% – 14.0%

Relocation Information

To receive information about relocating to Newport or Jackson County, please complete the form below and we will be happy to send you a relocation packet.

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