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Taxes in Arkansas are managed by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). For tax year 2010, Arkansas personal income tax returns may be filed as early as January 1, 2011 and no later than April 18, 2011. Individuals who cannot file their Arkansas income tax return on time may request a tax extension.
A state tax extension will give you an extra 180 days to file your tax return ― extending your due date to October 17, 2011. However, it’s important to note that an extension will NOT give you more time to pay any taxes you owe. You must still pay the amount of tax that you owe by the original due date of your return (April 18, 2011).
There are two ways you can request a state income tax extension:
1. If you successfully request a six-month federal income tax extension (IRS Tax Form 4868 ) the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration will automatically grant you a state income tax extension.
2. To apply for an Arkansas-only income tax extension, fill out and submit Form AR1055 (Request for Extension of Time for Filing Income Tax Returns) by April 18, 2011 to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, at the following address:
INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX SECTION
P.O. Box 3628
Little Rock, AR 72203-3628
Filers who owe tax should make their state tax payment using Form AR1000ES (Estimated Tax Declaration for Individuals ― Voucher 5). Your voucher and payment must be submitted by the original filing deadline, and attached to your Arkansas Extension Form AR1055 or your Federal Extension Form 4868.
When you do file your Arkansas income tax return, make sure to check the box indicating that you filed a state tax extension.
For additional information, please visit the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) website .
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