INSTRUCTIONS: ARKANSAS INDIVIDUAL INCOME TAX RETURN NONRESIDENT AND PART YEAR RESIDENT 2011 (Form AR1000NR)

To file income tax with the state of Arkansas, nonresidents and part year residents should complete a form AR1000NR. This document can be obtained from the website of the state's Department of Finance And Administration.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 1: Give your name, mailing address and Social Security number in the first section. If filing jointly with a spouse, give their name and Social Security number as well.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 2: If a nonresident filing taxes in the state, enter your state of residence. If a part year resident, give the dates you lived in the state. You must attach a copy of your federal return.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 3: Indicate with a check mark which of the six filing statuses listed describes you.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 4: Sections 7A through 7D concern the computation of credits for yourself, disabilities, the elderly, heads of households or widow(er)s and dependants.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 5: Detail your income in sections 8 through 20 and enter the total in section 21.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 6: Complete form AR1000ADJ to compute adjustments concerning the income which is taxable in Arkansas. Transfer these adjustments to section 23 of this form AR1000NR. Subtract this from section 21 to determine your adjusted gross income in section 24.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 7: Sections 25 through 31 provide instructions for further computations and adjustments. Sections 32 through 36 concern credits. Sections 36A through 36D concern apportionment of income to the state.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 8: Sections 37 through 44 concern payments. Sections 45 through 50C determine the refund or tax due.

Arkansas Individual Income Tax Return Nonresident And Part Year Resident 2011 AR1000NR Step 9: Complete state form AR4 to determine your total income not liable to state income tax. Transfer this value to section 51. Sign and date the form.