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AR HB1818

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Howard Beaty

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases the threshold for Arkansas retailers required to prepay sales tax from $200,000 to $500,000 in average monthly net sales for the preceding fiscal year.

  • Retailers meeting the $500,000 threshold must begin prepayment by electronic funds transfer starting the following January 1.

  • Maintains two payment options: either two monthly payments of 40% each on the 12th and 24th of each month, or a single payment of at least 80% by the 24th, with the balance due with the monthly tax report by the 20th of the following month.

  • Declares an emergency effective July 1, 2023, citing that current prepayment calculation methods do not provide adequate compliance time for businesses.

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Concerning The Prepayment Of Sales Tax; To Increase The Threshold For The Requirement That Certain Retailers Prepay Sales Tax; And To Declare An Emergency.

Last Action

Died in Senate Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Revenue & Taxation4/5/2023
Revenue and Taxation3/30/2023

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