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September 25, 2025

DFA Enforcement seizes 6,000 illegal hemp-derived products

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 25, 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION:Scott Hardin, DFA501-352-9351, [email protected] Regulatory Enforcement Agents seize approximately 6,000 illegal hemp-derived THC products Agents continue to visit stores across Arkansas LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (September 25, 2025) - The Arkansas Department of Finan…

September 18, 2025

DFA warns taxpayers of phishing scam

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:September 17, 2025 State of Arkansas warns taxpayers of phishing scam Text suggests the state needs accurate account information to provide payment LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (September 17, 2025) – The Arkansas Department of Finance a…

September 11, 2025

Revenue Office appointments available across the state of Arkansas

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2025 Revenue Office appointments available across the state of Arkansas More than 112,000 appointments have been scheduled since March LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (September 11, 2025) – The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) is reminding Arkansans waiting at the local Revenue Office is…

September 4, 2025

Proposed Horse Racing Rules

Click HERE to review proposed rules. Public comments will be accepted from September 4, 2025, through October 7, 2025. Instructions regarding inquiries and public comments are included on page 1 of the proposed rule document.…

August 20, 2025

2025 optional standard mileage rates announced

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 20, 2025 FOR MORE INFORMATION:Scott Hardin, DFA 501-352-9351, [email protected] 2025 optional standard mileage rates announced for state income tax purposes LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 20, 2025) – The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) to…

August 15, 2025

Maumelle Revenue Office to close permanently August 29

NOTICE: Maumelle Revenue Office to close permanently August 29 The Maumelle Revenue Office located at 550 Edgewood Drive (Maumelle City Hall) will be closing permanently August 29, 2025. The nearby Revenue Office at 11601 Maumelle Boulevard will continue to serve area residents with a full range of state services. Additionally, Arkansans will…

August 7, 2025

TSA now accepting Arkansas Mobile ID at airports across the U.S.

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (August 7, 2025) – Arkansans can now use their Mobile ID at more than 260airports across the country. Travelers can use the Arkansas Mobile ID at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints in these 260 locations.  It can be used in lieu of a physical license or ID.  The state of Arkansa…

August 4, 2025

SCAM WARNING – Fraudulent text circulating throughout Arkansas

SCAM WARNING – Fraudulent text circulating throughout Arkansas Thousands of Arkansas are receiving a scam text message. It suggests they owe money due to an unpaid traffic ticket or toll. This is an effort to steal personal information and money. DFA will never send a text regarding a traffic ticket or toll. The scammers have spoofed DFA’s we…

July 29, 2025

Steps announced for filing extension

Steps for filing extension to December 3 announced Due to natural disasters this Spring in various parts of Arkansas, Governor Sanders issued Executive Orders 25-08 and 25-09 extending the deadline to file an income tax return for citizens in all 75 counties. The Orders extended the deadline to file a state income tax return from April 15, 2025 …

June 23, 2025

DFA announces changes to leadership team

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 23, 2025 CONTACT:Scott Hardin, Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration501-682-5339, [email protected] DFA announces additions to leadership team LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas (June 23, 2025) – Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) Secreta…