Instructions for Completion
and Filing of Extension Request
Extension of Time to File Clarifi ed (Act 369 of 2007): This act provides for an extension of time up to 180 days to
fi le certain tax returns. The Act amends ACA 26-18-505(a)(3) to change the maximum extension for fi ling any return from 120
days to 180 days. The Act amends ACA 26-51-807(c) to allow a maximum extension of 60 days if a corporation has a federal
extension of 180 days. Effective for tax years on or after January 1, 2007.
FILING
COMPLETION OF FORM AR1155
Please note that all federal extensions will be honored as
If your request for extension is approved, an approved copy
valid state extensions. If you have fi led for and received
will be returned to the address indicated on the request and
a Federal Extension of time to fi le, it is not necessary
a copy will be retained by the Tax Section. Please use the
to complete an Arkansas Extension Request (Form
latest Revision of the AR1155 form that refl ects changes
AR1155) unless you want an Arkansas Extension beyond
made in 2014. No other version of the form will be accepted
.
the Federal Extended due date.
CORPORATION INCOME TAX FILERS
Attach a copy of your approved AR1155 extension to the face of
your tax return WHEN YOU FILE. IF YOU DO NOT ATTACH
It is not necessary to fi le a copy of the Federal Extension, Form
7004 with the Arkansas Corporation Income Tax Section prior
YOUR EXTENSION, YOUR RETURN WILL BE CONSIDERED
to fi ling your Arkansas Tax Return. If you have an Automatic
DELINQUENT AND PENALTIES WILL BE ASSESSED.
Inability to pay is not a valid reason to request an
Federal Extension (Form 7004) simply check the box on the
Arkansas Extension.
face of the Arkansas Return (AR1100CT) when you fi le
.
If it is determined that more time is needed to complete the
Interest and/or Failure to Pay Penalty will be due if any tax
AR1100CT, or AR1100S in addition to the Automatic Federal
due is not paid by the original due date; March 15 for calendar
Extension (Form 7004, a sixty (60) day State extension can be
year corporate fi lers.
requested on the Arkansas Form AR1155 by checking the box
on line 2A. It is not necessary to send a copy of the approved
The date of the postmark stamped by the U.S. Postal Service
Federal Extension with Form AR1155. If you are requesting a
is the date you fi led your return or request for extension.
State Extension for 180 days, and do not have an Automatic
Federal Extension, check Box 2B only.
Corporation Income Tax Due Dates:
1. Subchapter S or C are due on or before the expiration of two
and one half (21/2) months after the close of the tax year.
(March 15 for calendar year fi lers).
2. Cooperative Associations are due on or before the expiration
of eight and one half months after the closing date of the tax
year. (September 15 for calendar year fi lers).
3. Exempt Organizations are due on or before the expiration
of four and one half months after the closing date of the tax
year (May 15 for calendar year fi lers).
AR1155 Instr. (R 11/08)