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Tax & accounting services in Arkansas

BATS helps individuals and businesses across Arkansas with tax preparation, tax planning, IRS problems, bookkeeping and payroll, with advisors who know Arkansas rules.

Arkansas tax overview

What to know about taxes in Arkansas

Arkansas taxes personal income, and state returns are filed with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Planning has to account for both federal and Arkansas rules.

Whether you are filing a personal return, running a growing company or answering a letter from the IRS or the state, we pair you with an advisor who works through Arkansas returns every season.

Arkansas at a glance

State tax agency
Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Income tax on wages
Yes
Local income taxes
Not common
Cities with pages
5

Rates and thresholds change every year. Ask your advisor for the figures that apply to you.

Services in Arkansas

Every BATS service is available in Arkansas

Tax Preparation & Filing

Accurate federal, state and local returns for individuals, businesses, trusts and nonprofits.

Questions

Arkansas tax FAQs

10 answers about taxes in Arkansas.

Do you prepare Arkansas state tax returns?

Yes. We prepare resident, part-year and nonresident Arkansas returns and file them with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, together with your federal return.

When are Arkansas individual returns due?

Many states follow the federal April 15 deadline, but some set their own dates. We track the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration deadlines for you and file extensions when they are needed.

Does Arkansas have a sales tax?

Yes. Arkansas charges sales tax, and local rates can add to the state rate. We help Arkansas businesses register, collect the right rate and file returns with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

What payroll registrations does a Arkansas employer need?

Employers generally register with Arkansas for unemployment insurance and state income tax withholding, plus any other state payroll programs that apply. We handle the registrations and the ongoing filings.

Do I need to make Arkansas estimated tax payments?

If you have income without enough withholding, such as self-employment or investment income, Arkansas generally expects estimated payments during the year, with its own thresholds and due dates. We calculate federal and state payments together.

How are LLCs and corporations taxed in Arkansas?

Arkansas applies its own rules to LLCs, S corporations and C corporations, and in some cases charges franchise, gross receipts or minimum taxes regardless of profit. We review how your entity is treated in Arkansas before you form it or make an election.

I moved into or out of Arkansas. What do I file?

Usually a part-year return for each state you lived in during the year, with credits so the same income is not taxed twice. Our multi-state filing service handles this.

Can you represent me with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration?

Yes. In addition to IRS matters, we respond to notices and audits from the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration when you authorize us to.

Can a Arkansas business work with BATS remotely?

Yes. We work with Arkansas businesses through video meetings, secure document upload and cloud accounting software, so there is no need to visit an office.

Which Arkansas cities do you serve?

We have dedicated pages for Little Rock, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, Springdale, Jonesboro, and we work with clients anywhere in Arkansas.

Tax help for Arkansas

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