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AR HB2141

Bill

Status

Failed

5/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Bruce Westerman

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Origin

House of Representatives

89th General Assembly (2013 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Creates income tax exemption for foreign service personnel employed by the United States Department of State on the first $9,000 of service pay and allowances beginning January 1, 2013
  • Defines "foreign service personnel" as individuals employed as foreign service officers or specialists who reside outside the state more than 180 days per calendar year
  • Extends existing military pay exemptions to include foreign service officers and specialists to encourage them to designate Arkansas as their state of residency and retirement location
  • Exemption applies only to service pay and allowances; income from other sources remains subject to state income tax
  • Adopts federal tax provisions from 26 U.S.C. §§ 112 and 692 regarding combat zone compensation and military death benefits

Legislative Description

To Create A Limited Exemption From The Income Tax For Service Pay And Allowances Of Foreign Service Personnel.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/17/2013

Committee Referrals

Revenue and Taxation3/12/2013

Full Bill Text

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