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Extension Process

If the federal tax extension is filed and accepted, Arkansas automatically grants a 6-month extension of time to file. An automatic extension does not extend the time to pay any amount due.

If you do not need to file an extension for your federal income tax return, you can complete and mail an Arkansas 1055 Extension.

Payment Options

If there is a payment due, it must be remitted by April 15. To make a payment electronically, go to https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/excise-tax/sales-and-use-tax/electronic-filing-and-payment-options/

Payments Made

To report the amount paid with the extension when filing your regular return, follow the steps below:

1. On the left, click Federal Taxes then Review.
2. Click the link I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
   • Alternatively, enter Extension in the search box and click Add form beside Amount Paid with Extension.

     Click on the States tab and click the link Amount Paid with Extension to add and open the form.

3. Check the box for All Extensions listed were previously filed; all amounts paid have been verified as correct, and all state and city tax returns are ready to be filed.
4. Select Alabama in the State/City drop list and enter in the amount that you paid with the Alabama Form 40V.
5. Click Save.

The extension payment shows on either:

• AR 1000pg 3, line 41
• AR 1000NR pg 3, line 41