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AR Code › Title 26 › Chapter 51 › Subchapter 4 › Section 26-51-401

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(a) A taxpayer must calculate his or her Arkansas income tax liability using the same accounting method for Arkansas income tax purposes as used for federal income tax purposes. (b) A taxpayer must provide to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration a copy of any certification or approval from the Internal Revenue Service authorizing the taxpayer to change his or her accounting method. Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3709, eff. 7/1/2019. Acts 1929, No. 118, Art. 3, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 14032; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2012; Acts 1987, No. 382, § 12.

(a) A taxpayer must calculate his or her Arkansas income tax liability using the same accounting method for Arkansas income tax purposes as used for federal income tax purposes.

(b) A taxpayer must provide to the Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration a copy of any certification or approval from the Internal Revenue Service authorizing the taxpayer to change his or her accounting method.

Amended by Act 2019, No. 910,§ 3709, eff. 7/1/2019.

Acts 1929, No. 118, Art. 3, § 9; Pope's Dig., § 14032; A.S.A. 1947, § 84-2012; Acts 1987, No. 382, § 12.

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