Nov 6, 2025 - Business
Arkansas' sin taxes charted
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Drinking and smoking habits are money makers, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.
- Taxes collected on alcohol sales for the 12 months ended on Oct. 31 totaled $65.6 million and nearly $179 million for tobacco sales.
The big picture: The money is used to fund state government, infrastructure, education, public assistance, corrections, Medicaid and transportation.
By the numbers: October collections for alcohol and tobacco sales were $6 million and $15 million, respectively.