Most of the time, the taxpayer has added a vehicle, boat, motor, RV, or trailer to his/her last assessment, and this always results in higher personal property taxes.  Maybe a newer vehicle was purchased and that caused an increase in your assessment value causing higher personal property taxes. You need to call the assessor and ask about your assessment, 501-303-5622.

If the value and/or the millage has increased since the prior year, the current tax bill will be higher. Tax is calculated by multiplying the effective value times the millage.

With questions about the amount of your tax bill, always call the assessor's office (501-303-5622).  Ask for a copy of your last two assessments.  That information will verify why your personal property taxes are higher than last year.