Note: The best practice when entering multiple state tax information into TaxSlayer Pro is to first create the nonresident return(s) and finish with the resident return. This allows the income tax data from the nonresident state(s) to transfer to the resident return. In TaxSlayer Pro, when creating the resident return you are prompted to pull in other state tax info, and by selecting "Yes" this info is pulled in and the credit for taxes paid to another state is automatically calculated.
Arkansas residents may claim credit for individual income tax paid to another state. The income must be taxed by both jurisdictions. The credit is limited to the amount of tax calculated at Arkansas rates on the same income. Arkansas does not allow a credit for taxes paid to Mississippi for gambling income, as Mississippi imposes a separate tax on gambling that is not considered an income tax.
Before starting the Arkansas return, prepare the nonresident return(s). Once all nonresident returns are finished, create the Arkansas resident return. TaxSlayer Pro will prompt to import any other state tax information found. Selecting Yes at this prompt will automatically calculate the credit for taxes paid to the other state.
Otherwise, to view or adjust the credit for taxes paid to another state in the Arkansas individual tax return in TaxSlayer Pro, from the Arkansas Tax Return Menu select:
- Credits
- Other State Credit
Additional Information:
Arkansas State Tax Information
Arkansas DFA: Individual Tax Forms and Instructions
TaxSlayer Pro strives to keep the information on this page timely and accurate but makes no promise or guarantee about the timeliness, accuracy, or completeness of the contents of this page. This is general information and is not intended to be tax advice. You are encouraged to also review the underlying state resources and publications.