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

To request an extension of time to file your Arkansas income tax return, a form AR1055 should be completed. This document can be obtained from the website of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 1: In the box on the left, give the name and address of the person to whom the approved extension should be mailed, as well as their contact telephone number.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 2: In the box on the right, give the name and address of the taxpayer, as well as their telephone number.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 3: On line 1, check the first box if you are requesting an extension for an individual tax return.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 4: Check the second box if you are requesting an extension for a partnership tax return.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 5: Check the third box if you are requesting an extension for a fiduciary tax return.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 6: Check the fourth box if you are requesting an extension for a composite tax return.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 7: On the first blank line of line 2, enter the beginning date of the tax year for which you are seeking an extension. On the second blank line, enter the name.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 8: On the third and fourth blank lines, enter the ending date and year of the tax year for which you are seeking an extension.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 9: On line 3, give a written explanation for why you require an extension to file your tax return.

Arkansas Request For Extension Of Time For Filing Income Tax Returns AR1055 Step 10: File this return along with payment  on or before the 15th day of the fourth month following the close of your tax year.