AR – Arkansas Pension Exemption Election

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Article: 50169

Overview

To apply the $6,000 pension exemption and opt out of the Arkansas Low Income Tax Table calculation, the appropriate election check box must be selected within the Arkansas data entry section.

If the return includes a military pension for one or more taxpayers, it may render the return ineligible for electronic filing ().

Making the $6,000 Pension Exemption Election

If you wish to force the $6,000 pension exclusion exemption on the Arkansas return, you can do so by electing in the Arkansas data entry. Follow the steps below:

  1. Go to the State taxes section.
  2. Select I’d like to see the forms I’ve filled out or search for a form.
  3. In the drop list, select Arkansas.
  4. Select the General tab.
  5. Select the Income and Filing Information screen to add and open the form.
  6. Select Force $6,000 Exemption at the top left of the screen.
  7. Click Save to apply changes.

Additional Information

Go to the AR1000F and AR1000NR Instructions for more information.

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