Arkansas targeted business research credit

Tax credit

Official program guidance

Agency: Arkansas Economic Development Commission. Agency source

This directory is not tax advice. Confirm eligibility, tax-year rules, deadlines and filing requirements with a tax professional.

Discretionary approval required [Arkansas research and development incentives]

Who qualifies
Approved targeted businesses in advanced manufacturing, agricultural sciences, biosciences, information technology, logistics or bio-based products performing qualifying in-house research. [Arkansas research and development incentives]
What it’s worth
33% of qualified research salaries annually for five years; credits may be sold once within one year of issuance. [Arkansas research and development incentives]
How to claim
Seek a financial incentive agreement with a project plan, planned expenditures, project dates and estimated costs. The agency page does not specify a tax-return form. [Arkansas research and development incentives]
Deadlines and application windows
Agency recommends submitting applications 45 days before the company tax year ends. [Arkansas research and development incentives]

Amounts are subject to the conditions in each listing. A source review does not mean applications are open or that a business qualifies.

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