The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) and the federal government officially began accepting 2024 income tax returns on Monday, kicking off the states tax filing season. The deadline to file both state and federal tax returns is April 15.
In 2024, the DFA processed 1,517,637 individual income tax returns, an increase of 59,000 over the previous year. Of those returns, more than 1 million refunds were issued. Nearly 93% of returns were filed online, while 7% were submitted on paper.
Arkansas residents can track their refund status online using the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point (ATAP).
The state also participates in the Free File Alliance, a program that offers free tax preparation software to eligible taxpayers in collaboration with the Internal Revenue Service.
Officials recommend filing early and electronically to ensure timely processing.
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