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Tax Back Program

Refunds eligible Arkansas sales and use taxes on building materials, machinery, and equipment for approved business projects.

About this program

The Tax Back Program provides sales and use tax refunds on purchases of building materials and taxable machinery and equipment for qualified businesses making eligible investments in Arkansas. Applicants must meet county-tier investment thresholds and either sign a job creation agreement under Advantage Arkansas or Create Rebate within the required timeframe or have recently signed such an agreement.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are qualified businesses making eligible Arkansas investments and participating in Advantage Arkansas or Create Rebate, with local endorsement for local tax refunds.

Requirements

  • Business must make an eligible investment in a new or expanding Arkansas project.
  • Project must meet the minimum investment threshold for the county tier where the project is located.
  • Company must sign a qualifying Advantage Arkansas or Create Rebate agreement within 24 months of signing the Tax Back agreement or have signed one within the previous 48 months.