How do I file an Arkansas state extension?

IF YOU NEED MORE TIME If you request an extension of time to file your federal income tax return (by filing federal Form 4868 with the IRS) you are entitled to receive the same extension on your Arkansas income tax return. The federal automatic extension extends the deadline to file until October 15th. The Department no longer requires that a copy of federal Form 4868 be attached to your [...]

Can I e-file my Arkansas return as a state only return (by itself)?

Unfortunately, you cannot. To participate in joint electronic filing with Arkansas, you must e-file your federal and state returns at the same time. You must have an accepted federal return in the tax year account for the state to be [...]

How do I file an amended return for Arkansas?

If filing an amended return, check the box at the top right corner of Form AR1000F/ AR1000NR/AR1000S (the software will check this). Complete the return, replacing the incorrect entries from your original return with the amended entries. Attach an explanation and supporting documentation for items changed. (Do not file an amended return until after your original return has been processed.) [...]

What is a CSN and how do I get one?

Customer Service Number (CSN) The Customer Service Number application is no longer available. We now include ReadyReturn's best features in our other free online filing application, CalFile. Now that CalFile offers ReadyReturn features and more, we no longer offer ReadyReturn, and a CSN is no longer needed. CalFile is a simple, easy-to-use service that offers free, direct to government [...]

What filing status should I use on my Arkansas return?

FILING STATUS DETERMINE YOUR FILING STATUS BOX 1. Filing Status 1 (Single) Check this box if you are SINGLE or UNMARRIED and DO NOT qualify as HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD. (Read the instructions for BOX 3 to determine if you qualify for HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD.) BOX 2. Filing Status 2 (Married Filing Joint) Check this box if you were MARRIED and are filing jointly. IF YOU ARE FILING A JOINT RETURN, YOU [...]