Loading chat...
AR HB1108
Bill
Status
4/24/2019
Primary Sponsor
Douglas House
Click for details
AI Summary
-
Extends the existing military service pay income tax exemption to foreign service officers and specialists employed by the United States Department of State, making their service pay and allowances exempt from Arkansas state income tax
-
Defines "foreign service personnel" as persons employed by the U.S. Department of State as foreign service officers or specialists who reside outside Arkansas more than 180 days per calendar year
-
Repeals obsolete provisions of Arkansas Code § 26-51-306 relating to tiered income tax exemptions for military service members based on rank and year (previously $6,000-$9,000 exemptions depending on tax year and service status)
-
Clarifies that the exemption applies only to service pay and allowances, not to income derived from other sources for both military and foreign service personnel
-
Effective for tax years beginning January 1, 2019
Legislative Description
To Create An Exemption From The Income Tax For Service Pay And Allowances Of Foreign Service Personnel; And To Repeal Obsolete Provisions Of The Income Tax Laws.
Last Action
Died on House Calendar at Sine Die Adjournment
4/24/2019