INSTRUCTIONS: ARKANSAS REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR FILING INCOME TAX RETURNS (Form AR1055)

Arkansas residents who are unable to file their state income tax returns by the due date may file a request for an additional 180 days to file their tax return. Payment for the balance of taxes due must be submitted at this time to avoid a penalty for failure to file a return. Those who have applied for and been granted a federal tax return extension are not required to submit this form AR1055. Their federal extension will be honored by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 1: In the top left box, enter the name and address to which the processed request form should be returned, as well as a contact phone number.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 2: In the top right box, give your name and address, as well as your Social Security number or Federal Employer Identification Number. If you will be filing jointly with your spouse, give their Social Security number as well.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 3: Question one requires you to indicate with a check mark whether you are filing as an individual, jointly, or as a fiduciary or composite.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 4: Question two requires you to give the starting and ending dates for the tax year you are seeking an extension for.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 5: Question three requires you to state the reason you are seeking this extension. Note that an inability to pay is not considered a valid reason to grant an extension.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 6: Complete three copies of the form. Two copies should be mailed to the address given on the first page, while the other should be maintained for your financial records.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 7: When filing a copy of your tax return, be sure to attach a copy of your approved extension application. Otherwise you will be considered delinquent.