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Arkansas Code Title 26. Taxation § 26-51-418. Deductions--Dependent disabled child

Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) In addition to any other state income tax deduction permitted by law, a taxpayer in this state who is maintaining, supporting, and caring for a totally and permanently disabled child in his or her home shall be permitted a deduction on his or her Arkansas income taxes of five hundred dollars ($500) for each income year that the taxpayer maintains, supports, and cares for such totally and permanently disabled child.

(b) As used in this section:

(1) “Child” means a natural or adopted child of the taxpayer; and

(2)(A) “Totally and permanently disabled” means any child who is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than twelve (12) months.

(B) A physical or mental impairment is an impairment that results from anatomical, physiological, or psychological abnormalities which are demonstrable by medically acceptable clinical or laboratory diagnostic techniques.

(c) The Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration may adopt appropriate rules to carry out the purpose and intent of this section and to prevent abuse of the deduction provided for in this section.

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