Arkansas Creates the Independent Tax Appeals Commission
By Matthew Boch and Michael Pollock
In a landmark development for the Arkansas tax system, Governor Hutchinson has signed Act 586 (HB1468) to establish an independent Arkansas Tax Appeals Commission. The legislation was sponsored by Rep. Joe Jett and Sen. Blake Johnson and also closely supported by Sen. Jonathan Dismang. The Commission will provide a neutral panel of experienced tax professionals to hear and resolve taxpayer disputes with the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA). It will be…