If you use your vehicle for business and deduct mileage on your taxes, the IRS has a little bit of relief for the high price of gas. The Internal Revenue Service announced an increase in the optional standard mileage rate for the final 6 months of 2022. Taxpayers may use the optional standard mileage rates […]
You may be able to get your taxes done FREE in Benton, starting Feb 3rd
You may be able to get your tax returns figured and filed for free. The Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will open the Tax Preparation Season on February 1, 2022. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to individuals who qualify. What is VITA? VITA sites offer free tax […]
IRS says those living homeless can apply for stimulus payments
Are you living homeless and have not gotten a stimulus check (Economic Impact Payment) from the US government? Or do you know someone like this? The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is trying to reach individuals who do not normally file a tax return because they do not have enough income requiring them to file. […]
Learn about Benton’s proposed A&P tax; then attend public meeting May 17th – Video Interview, Project Pictures, Laws, Misinformation
The City of Benton will hold a third public hearing in an effort to inform the public and encourage involvement with the proposal for a new Advertising and Promotions tax (A&P tax). This would be a City ordinance to establish a 1.5% sales tax on hospitality businesses in the city limits of Benton, Arkansas, to […]
Governor moves state’s tax date to coincide with this year’s federal deadline
UPDATE – MARCH 19, 2021 Governor Asa Hutchinson, after consultation with legislative leadership, has extended the deadline for filing state individual income tax until May 17, 2021, to coincide with the extended federal deadline. “Pushing back the due date for state income tax is a simple way to help Arkansans in light of the extension […]
Make an appointment to get your income taxes processed and filed for free in the VITA program
The Saline County Library will once again offer free tax services through the VITA program (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) for your 2020 tax return. This year, services will be on a drop-off/pick-up basis at 714 Edison Ave. Make an appointment by calling 501-326-6203. VITA is a free tax preparation and electronic filing by certified, trained volunteers. […]
Sec of State pushing through doc requests for PPP loan apps
According to Secretary of State John Thurston, their office has been assisting many small businesses in Arkansas that are currently applying for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). They are assisting in providing the required copies of incorporating documents as a stipulation of the program. “We continue to work daily with Arkansas’ financial institutions […]
Franchise Tax Deadline Pushed Back for Arkansas Businesses
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced today that late fees and interest charges on businesses’ annual franchise taxes will be waived until July 15th. The filing deadline for annual franchise taxes is May 1st. Typically, companies filing after the deadline are charged a $25 late fee plus 0.000274% interest per day the payment is […]
Feds move income tax filing deadline to July 15th; State tax decision pending
U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin announced Friday that the Federal Income Tax filing date is now pushed back to July 15th, 2020, at President Trump’s direction. This is three months after the normal deadline date of April 15th. This doesn’t mean you have to wait to file. The IRS says particularly if you are getting […]
Read all the articles about the CTE School in Saline County Arkansas
2020 CTE School Groundbreaking – Shovels and Hardhats but No Ground www.mysaline.com/groundbreaking-cte/ 2019 MAR 6, 2019 – CTE School Jumps Another Hurdle Before Construction Begins NOV 26, 2019 – Planners of CTE School pick CDI for construction; just under $28 million JUN 18, 2019 – CTE School’s Planning Team Reveals Architectural Plans; Goal to Open […]