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Current as of March 28, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) In computing net income for the purposes of the Income Tax Act of 1929, § 26-51-101 et seq., there shall be allowed as deductions in addition to all other deductions allowed by law the fair market value of donated artistic, literary, and musical creations if:
(1) The taxpayer derives at least fifty percent (50%) of his or her income for the current or the prior tax year from the pursuit of his or her art-related profession;
(2) The fair market value of the art works has been verified by an independent appraiser approved by the Department of Finance and Administration, a copy of which appraisal shall be attached to the taxpayer's state income tax return;
(3) The art works were donated to and accepted by a museum, art gallery, or nonprofit charitable organization qualified under 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3) and located in the State of Arkansas; and
(4) The deduction for donated art works does not exceed fifteen percent (15%) of the individual's gross income in the calendar year of the donation.
(b) This section shall be effective for income years beginning with income year 1983.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Arkansas Code Title 26. Taxation § 26-51-422. Deductions--Donated fine art works - last updated March 28, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-26-taxation/ar-code-sect-26-51-422/
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