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Publish Date: July 28, 2022 at 1:23:32 PM
Effective Date: | August 01, 2022 |
Completed by: | Michael Yancey |
E-mail Address: | michael.yancey@dfa.arkansas.gov |
Phone number: | 501-682-7104 |
Date Revised: | July 12, 2022 |
Taxability Treatment | Definition Treatment | Statute/Rule Cite Reference |
Comments | ✓ Date Revised |
Each Tax Administration Practice is in the Library of Tax Administration Practices in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement (SSUTA) as amended through December 21, 2021. See Appendix E of the SSUTA for additional explanations and examples related to the Tax Administration Practices".
"Tax Administration Practices" indicates which administrative practices the state follows and provides an explanation of the state's practice if it does not follow a listed practice.
To the extent possible under each state's laws, sellers and CSPs are relieved from tax liability to the member state and its local jurisdictions for having charged and collected the incorrect amount of sales and use tax resulting from the seller or certified service provider relying on erroneous data provided by the member state relative to the tax administration practices.
To the extent possible under each state's laws, sellers and CSPs are also relieved from tax liability to the member state and its local jurisdictions for having charged and collected the incorrect amount of sales and use tax until the first day of the calendar month that is at least 30 days after notice of a change to the state's "Taxability Matrix: Tax Administration Practice" is submitted to the governing board, provided the seller or CSP relied on the prior version of the Taxability Matrix.
As of June 2021 the Taxability Matrix was separated into two documents: Taxability Matrix: Library of Definitions (previously Section 1) and Taxability Matrix: Tax Administration Practices (previously Section 2).
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-103; GR-3
Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-103; GR-3
Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-103; GR-3
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-510; GR-12
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-53-131
Ark. Code Ann. § 26-53-131
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V; Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-521
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V; Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-521
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V; Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-103
Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V; Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-103
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V; Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-521
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V
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Ark. Code Ann. § 26-5-101, Article V; Ark. Code Ann. § 26-52-301; Ark. Code Ann. § 26-63-301
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If you answer "Yes" to 3.1, you do not need to complete 3.1.a, b, and c below.
If you answer "No" to 3.1, please complete 3.1.a, b, and c below.
If you answer "Yes" to 3.2, you do not need to complete 3.2.a, b, and c below.
If you answer "No" to 3.2, please complete 3.2.a, b, and c below.
If you answer "Yes" to 3.3, you do not need to complete 3.3.a, b, and c below.
If you answer "No" to 3.3, please complete 3.3.a, b, and c below.
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-303
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-303
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR 81.1
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-306; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR 81.1
The statute of limitations for a seller to obtain a refund of tax paid for products returned by a customer is three (3) years from the time the return was filed or two (2) years from the time the tax was paid, whichever of the periods expires later.
Yes
No
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-306; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR 81.1
The statute of limitations for a seller to obtain a refund of tax paid for products returned by a customer is three (3) years from the time the return was filed or two (2) years from the time the tax was paid, whichever of the periods expires later.
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Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR 81.1
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-103; Ark Code Ann. 26-52-501; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rules GR-3 and GR-77
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No
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-81.1
Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-81.1
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Yes
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-103; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-3
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-103; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-3
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No
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-81.1
Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-81.1
Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-81.1
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-306; Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-517; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rules GR-81.1 and GR-79
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No
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-81.1
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No
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-521; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-76
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No
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Seller must maintain necessary documentation.
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No
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Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507
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No
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Reference Number
Disclosed Practice 7 - Classification of Medical Products in Appendix L Identified as "Not Classified by SSTGB"
Yes
No
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Comment
Medical Products 7.2
Answer No if the item is not classified under any of the terms listed in Medical Products Disclosed Practice 7.1 or a state-specific defined term (other than tangible personal property).
Answer Yes if the item is classified under one of those terms, provide the appropriate statute/rule city and indicate in the "Comment" column the defined term under which the item is classified.
These tax administration practices identify how each state classifies the products identified as "Not Classified by SSTGB" in Appendix L, but do not indicate the taxability of those products.
SSUTA Defined Term
State Specific Defined Term
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
(if applicable, indicate defined term under which the item is classified)
Breast pumps (See Reference #s 52500-52512)
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-38.2
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-38.2
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-38.2
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-38.2
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-31.1
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-38.2
Disclosed Practice 8 – Collection and Remittance Requirements Related to Remote Sellers, Marketplace Sellers, and Marketplace Facilitators/Providers from Appendix E of the SSUTA. NOTE: Additional explanatory information and examples can be found in Appendix E of the SSUTA.
Unless otherwise specified, Disclosed Practice 8 only applies to the states’ sales and use tax laws, and not to other taxes or other regulatory registration requirements.
(These tax administration practices address how a member state administers its sales and use tax economic nexus, remote seller, and marketplace facilitator/provider statutes. The United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruled in South Dakota v. Wayfair on June 21, 2018, that states can require sellers to collect and remit sales or use tax on sales delivered to locations within their state even if the seller does not have a physical presence in the state.)
Unless otherwise noted, States should answer every disclosed practice question/statement.
Does Your State Follow this Practice?
Does Your State Follow this Practice? If You Answered No, Describe the Difference Between the Practice as Adopted by the Governing Board and Your state's Treatment. Add Additional Comments if desired.
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Disclosed Practice 8.1– Remote sellers
Yes
No
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Comment
General Definition
For purposes of Disclosed Practice 8.1.a
"Remote Seller" is generally a seller that does not have any physical presence in a state (no property or employees) but who sells products or services for delivery into that state.
A remote seller includes a "marketplace seller" that does not have a physical presence in the state.
(Note: A state may allow a seller to have limited physical presence in the state and still treat the seller as a remote seller as provided in (A) and (B).)
(A)(1) Inventory Controlled by 3rd Party
(A) (1) The State still treats a seller as a "Remote Seller" if the seller’s only physical presence in the state is inventory owned by that seller that is in a third party’s warehouse which the seller does not control (e.g., Marketplace Facilitator/Provider controls the movement of inventory). (Note, the exception in (A)(2) and/or (B) may also apply.)
(A)(2) Inventory Seller Controls
(A)(2) The State still treats a seller as a “Remote Seller” if the seller’s only physical presence in the state is inventory owned by that seller that is in a third party’s warehouse and the seller controls the movement of the inventory. (Note, the exception in (A)(1) and/or (B) may also apply.)
(B) Employees
(B) The State still treats a seller as a “Remote Seller” if the seller’s only physical presence in the state is an employee that is not involved in making sales. If for purposes of Disclosed Practice 8.1.(B) the State distinguishes between retail and wholesale sales, the State will indicate it in the Comment column.
(Note, the exception in (A) may also apply.)
8.1.a.i.
The State’s Remote Seller monetary economic nexus threshold is “$100,000” (i.e., either $100,000 or more” or “more than $100,000”). (Definition of “type of products” subject to the threshold calculation is addressed in 8.1.b.)
If ”Yes”, indicate in the Comment column if the State’s monetary economic nexus threshold is:
If “No”, indicate in the Comment column the dollar amount of the State’s monetary economic nexus threshold and whether it is:
If the state does not have a monetary economic nexus threshold, indicate ”No Threshold”.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
"exceeding . . . One Hundred thousand dollars ($100,000)"
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.b. – What Type of Products Does the State Include in its Economic Nexus Threshold Calculation?
Yes
No
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.b.i.
The State includes sales of all types of products (e.g., sales of tangible personal property, sales of digital good, sales of services) in its economic nexus threshold calculation.
If no, indicate in the Comment column which types of product sales are included in the state’s economic nexus threshold.
(Note: For purposes of these disclosed practices, the sales of the types of products identified in 8.1.b. are the sales to be considered when computing the state’s economic nexus threshold(s).)
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.c. - How is the State’s Remote Seller Monetary Economic Nexus Threshold Calculated? – Only one answer should be “yes”.
Yes
No
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Comment
8.1.c.i. - GROSS
The State’s Remote Seller monetary economic nexus threshold is based on GROSS sales, gross revenue or gross receipts from all sales.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.1.c.ii. - RETAIL
The State’s Remote Seller monetary economic nexus threshold is based only on RETAIL sales (only excludes sales for resale).
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.1.c.iii. - TAXABLE
The State’s Remote Seller monetary economic nexus threshold is based only on TAXABLE sales (all sales that are taxable ).
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.1.c.iv. - OTHER
The State calculates the monetary economic nexus threshold based on something other than Gross, Retail or Taxable sales. Indicate in the Comment column what your state’s monetary economic nexus threshold is based on.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.d. - What is the State’s Remote Seller Transactional Economic Nexus Threshold?
Yes
No
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Comment
8.1.d.i.
The State’s Remote Seller transactional economic nexus threshold is “200” (i.e., either“200 or more” or “more than 200”) separate transactions. (What constitutes a “transaction” is explained in 8.1.e and 8.1.f)
If “Yes” - Indicate in the comments if transactional threshold is:
If “No” – Indicate in the Comment column the State’s transactional economic nexus threshold and whether it is:
If the State does not have a transactional economic nexus threshold indicate ”No Threshold” in the Comment column.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
"exceeding . . . Two hundred (200) transactions"
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.e. - Which Transactions Are Used to Determine if a Seller Has Met a State’s Transactional Economic Nexus Threshold?
Yes
No
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Comment
8.1.e.i
The State’s Remote Seller transactional economic nexus threshold is calculated using the same transactions that are used to calculate the State’s monetary economic nexus threshold (gross, retail or taxable) as indicated in Disclosed Practice 8.1.b.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.f. - For Purposes of Computing the State’s Transactional Economic Nexus Threshold, what is Considered a “Transaction”? Only one answer should be “Yes” for i., ii., or iii.
Yes
No
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Comment
8.1.f.i.
The State’s Remote Seller transactional economic nexus threshold is based on the number of invoices.
8.1.f.ii.
The State’s Remote Seller transactional economic nexus threshold is based on the number of orders placed, regardless of whether multiple invoices or shipments are used to fulfill each order placed (e.g., if a single order is placed but it is delivered in three (3) separate shipments, it is considered one (1) transaction).
8.1.f.iii.
The State’s Remote Seller transactional economic nexus threshold is based on the quantity of items sold (each item on a single invoice is considered a separate transaction (e.g., a prepackaged box of the same product is one item (box of 12 pencils); however, multiple purchases of the same product are separate items (12 individual pencils)).
8.1.f.iv.
An invoice that includes items to be delivered into multiple states is considered a transaction in this State if any of the items on the invoice are delivered into this State.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.g. – Transaction with Multiple Payments
Yes
No
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Comment
8.1.g.i.
A transaction that requires multiple payments (e.g., monthly payments) is considered one transaction for purposes of the State’s Remote Seller transactional economic nexus threshold (i.e., each payment is not considered a separate transaction).
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.h. – Does a Remote Seller who makes sales through a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider need to include the sales made through the marketplace in determining if it meets a state’s economic nexus threshold?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.1.h.i.
A Remote Seller shall include its sales made through a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider that is registered in the State when determining if it meets or exceeds the state’s economic nexus threshold.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.1.h.ii.
A Remote Seller shall include its sales made through a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider that is not registered in the State when determining if it meets or exceeds the state’s economic nexus threshold.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.1.i. - What period of time does the State base its a remote seller economic nexus threshold on? – Only one answer should be yes.
Yes
No
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Comment
8.1.i.i. - EITHER CURRENT or PREVIOUS YEAR
The State’s economic nexus threshold is based on a Remote Seller exceeding the threshold in either the previous calendar year or current calendar year.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.1.i.ii. - ONLY PREVIOUS YEAR
The State’s economic nexus threshold is based on a remote seller exceeding the threshold only in the previous calendar year.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.1.i.iii. - OTHER
The State’s economic nexus threshold is based on a different period of time. (Provide the basis in the Comment column.)
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
Reference Number
Disclosed Practice 8.1.j. – When does the State require a remote seller to register and begin collecting and remitting the applicable tax? – Only one answer should be yes.
Yes
No
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Comment
8.1.j.i.
The State requires a Remote Seller to register, collect and remit the tax on the next transaction after meeting or exceeding the threshold.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.1.j.ii.
The State requires a Remote Seller to register, collect and remit the tax by no later than the first day of the first calendar month that begins at least X days after meeting or exceeding the threshold.
Indicate in the Comment column the number of days after the threshold is met that the seller is required to register and begin collecting and remitting the tax.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.1.j.iii.
Other. If the State’s answer to 8.1.j.i and j.ii is “no” indicate in the Comment column when a Remote Seller must register and begin collecting and remitting the tax.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
Reference Number
Disclosed Practice 8.1.k. - When is a remote seller who falls below a state’s economic nexus threshold allowed to stop collecting and remitting the tax?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.1.k.i.
A Remote Seller that falls below the State’s Remote Seller economic nexus threshold(s) during the measurement period (See 8.1.i.) may cancel its registration or request inactive status any time after the measurement period ends.
If yes, indicate in the Comment column if the remote seller can:
If the answer is no, indicate in the Comment column when a Remote Seller can cancel their registration or request inactive status.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111; Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-206; Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-501
Registration can be cancelled but Arkansas does not offer inactive status.
Reference Number
Disclosed Practice 8.1.l. – What Type of Permit Does a Remote Seller Apply For? – Only one answer should be yes.
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.1.l.i.
The State requires a Remote Seller to register to collect sales tax.
8.1.l.ii.
The State requires a Remotes Seller to register to collect (seller’s) use tax.
8.1.l.iii.
The State requires a Remote Seller to register under a single registration to collect both sales and (seller’s) use tax.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111; Ark. Code Ann. 26-53-121; Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-72
8.1.l.iv.
The State allows a Remote Seller to register to collect either a sales or (seller’s) use tax. If yes, please explain in Comment column any special circumstances.
Disclosed Practice 8.1.m. Can a Remote Seller that is not registered or required to be registered in any State provide an exemption certificate claiming sale for resale to a Seller located in this state and can that Seller accept that exemption certificate? More information on a state’s acceptance of an exemption certificate is available at: Exemptions (streamlinedsalestax.org)
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.1.m.i.
A Remote Seller that is not registered or required to be registered in any State can provide an exemption certificate to a Seller in this State claiming a sale for resale for those items the Remote Seller will resell, and the Seller in this State may accept such exemption certificate.
If yes, indicate in the Comment column what identification number, if any, the Remote Seller is required to put on the certificate?
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-53
Party claiming exemption as well as party selling as exempt must keep sufficient records
8.1.m.ii.
A Remote Seller that is not registered or not required to be registered in any State purchasing items for resale from a third- party supplier (drop shipper) who will deliver the items to the Remote Seller’s customer located in this State can issue an exemption certificate claiming resale and the third-party supplier (drop shipper) can accept such exemption certificate. See SSUTA Sec. 317.A.8 for Drop Shipment requirements.
If yes, indicate in the Comment column what identification number, if any, the Remote Seller is required to put on the exemption certificate.
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rules GR-5 and GR-53
See previous comment
General definition of Marketplace Seller
Disclosed Practice 8.2 - Marketplace Sellers[Note: Most States enacted laws related to Marketplace Facilitators/Providers that resulted in a Marketplace Seller definition. A “Marketplace Seller” is generally a seller who sells products or services through a physical or electronic marketplace operated by a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider.]
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Disclosed Practice 8.2.a - Does a State require a Marketplace Seller to register in the state when all sales are made through Marketplace Facilitators/Providers that are registered to collect and remit the tax on behalf of the Marketplace Sellers?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.2.a.i.
The State requires a Marketplace Seller that is a “Remote Seller” that sells exclusively through Marketplace Facilitators/Providers to register with the State.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.2.a.ii.
The State requires a Marketplace Seller with a physical presence (i.e., not a Remote Seller) that sells exclusively through Marketplace Facilitators/Providers to still register with the State.
Disclosed Practice 8.2.b – Does the State require a Marketplace Seller to include its sales (dollars and transactions) made through a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider in determining if it meets or exceeds the State’s economic nexus threshold?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.2.b.i.
The State requires a Marketplace Seller to include its sales (dollars and transactions) made through a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider in determining if it meets or exceeds the state’s economic nexus threshold. See Disclosed Practice 8.1.b. for which types of transactions must be included.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
Disclosed Practice 8.2.c – Does the State require a Marketplace Seller that is registered and filing in the State to include its marketplace sales in the total sales reported on its tax return and take a deduction as if the sales are exempt?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.2.c.i.
The State requires a Marketplace Seller registered and filing in the State to include its sales through a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider on its tax returns. (If yes, explain in Comment column on how the deduction is claimed for such sales.)
Ark. Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-77
Disclosed Practice 8.2.d – Does the State require a Marketplace Seller to maintain exemption documentation only for its direct sales, and not for sales made through a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.2.d.i.
The State requires a Marketplace Seller to maintain exemption documentation only for its direct sales, and not for sales made through Marketplace Facilitators/Providers.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
Disclosed Practice 8.2.e – Does the State allow a Marketplace Seller to rely upon a customer’s exemption documentation for its direct sales, even where the exemption documentation is maintained by a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.2.e.i.
The State allows a Marketplace Seller to rely upon a customer’s exemption documentation for its direct sales even though that exemption documentation is maintained by a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider (e.g., Marketplace Seller has access to the Marketplace Facilitator’s/Provider’s exemption documentation).
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-79
Disclosed Practice 8.2.f – Can a Marketplace Seller that is not registered or not required to be registered in any State issue an exemption certificate to a Seller located in this State claiming sale for resale and can that Seller accept that exemption certificate?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.2.f.i
A Marketplace Seller that is not registered or required to be registered in any State can issue an exemption certificate to a Seller located in this State claiming resale for those items the Marketplace Seller will resell and the Seller in this State may accept such exemption certificate.
If yes, indicate in the Comment column what identification number, if any, the Marketplace Seller is required to put on the certificate.
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-53
Party claiming exemption and party selling as exempt must maintain sufficient documentation
8.2.f.ii.
A Marketplace Seller that is not registered or not required to be registered in this State purchasing items for resale from a third- party supplier (drop shipper) who will deliver the items to the Marketplace Seller’s customer located in this State can issue an exemption certificate claiming resale and the third-party supplier (drop shipper) can accept such exemption certificate. See SSUTA Sec. 317.A.8 for Drop Shipment requirements.
If yes, indicate in the Comment column what identification number, if any, the Marketplace Seller is required to put on the certificate.
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rules GR-5 and GR-53
See previous comment
Reference Number
Disclosed Practice 8.2.g - Marketplace Seller Liability and Audits
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.2.g.i.
A Marketplace Seller is liable for the tax on sales made through a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider if the Marketplace Seller provides incorrect or insufficient information. (Explain in Comment column if there are exceptions to this rule.)
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.2g.ii.
The state has a written policy that explains when and how a Marketplace Seller is liable for tax and may be audited on sales made using Marketplace Facilitators/Providers (if yes, provide a reference to the location of the document in the Comment column).
This response is assuming the question is asking about a written policy beyond the actual statute. Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111(e)-(f)
Reference Number
Disclosed Practice 8.3 - Marketplace Facilitators/Providers
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
Marketplace Facilitator/Provider laws/regulations
Marketplace Facilitator General Definition***
For purposes of Disclosed Practice 8.3, a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider is generally a person who owns, operates or otherwise controls a physical or electronic marketplace and facilitates Marketplace Seller’s sales that the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider either directly or indirectly through contracts, agreements, or other arrangements with third parties, collects the payment from the purchaser and transmits all or part of the payment to the Marketplace Seller.
Reference Number
NCSL model definition of Marketplace Facilitator?
(https://www.streamlinedsalestax.org/docs/default-source/misc-published/ncsl-salt-model-marketplace-facilitator-legislation-6-2021.pdf?sfvrsn=2024eb8c_4 )
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
The State has adopted (and/or follows) the NCSL model definition of Marketplace Facilitator?
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-103
Reference Number
Disclosed Practice 8.3.a - Exceptions to Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Collection Requirements
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.a.i.
The State excludes a person as a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider if that person’s sole activity with respect to the transaction with the Marketplace Seller is to provide payment processing services between the seller and purchaser.
If the answer is no, please explain in the Comment column, including if the State’s law is less restrictive, e.g., the payment processing activity is only the principal activity.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-103
8.3.a.ii.
The State excludes from Marketplace Facilitator/Provider a person who only provides a platform for sellers to list items for sale and provides information that allows the buyer to contact the seller.
However, the sales transaction and payment for the transaction occurs off the platform directly between the buyer and the seller.
8.3.a.iii.
The State excludes a person from being a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider if the person’s participation is limited to listing items for sale and connecting purchasers to Sellers and the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider does not directly or indirectly enter into a contract, agreement, or other arrangement with an unaffiliated payment processor that is solely responsible for collecting funds from purchasers and disbursing those funds to Sellers.
8.3.a.iv.
The State excludes from Marketplace Facilitator/Provider a person exclusively providing advertising services.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.3.a.v.
The State excludes from Marketplace Facilitator/Provider a person that is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission when using its platform services.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-103
8.3.a.vi.
The State requires a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider to collect tax on all types of taxable products (e.g., tangible personal property, digital goods, or services).
If no, please explain in Comment column which types of taxable product the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider is required to collect on.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.3.a.vii
Does the State exclude certain types of transactions from Marketplace Facilitator/Provider sales and use tax collection or remittance requirements (e.g., prepared food/grocery delivery services, hotel or travel intermediaries, car rental services, etc.)? If “yes,” please indicate the exclusions in the Comment column.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.b. - Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Notification Requirements
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.b.i.
The State requires a “Marketplace Facilitator/Provider” to provide notification or certification to its Marketplace Sellers that it is registered to collect and to remit the tax. (if yes, describe the method)
8.3.b.ii.
The State requires a “Marketplace Facilitator/Provider” to provide notification or certification to the state tax agency that it is registered to collect and remit the tax? (if yes, describe the method)
Excluding initial sales and use tax registration and monthly reporting
8.3.b.iii.
The State requires a “Marketplace Facilitator/Provider” to provide notification or certification to its Marketplace Sellers that it is no longer registered to collect and remit the tax as provided in 8.3.h. (If “yes,” describe the method in the Comment column).
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.c – Does your State’s Marketplace Facilitator/Provider law provide for a waiver of the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider registration, collection, and remittance requirement?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.c.i.
The State allows for a waiver of registration, collection, and remittance by the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider if substantially all of its Marketplace Sellers are registered with the State to remit the tax.
8.3.c.ii.
The State allows a Marketplace Seller to continue to collect and remit the tax if mutually agreed to by the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider and if it is approved by the revenue/tax agency.
8.3.c.iii.
The State allows the Marketplace Seller to continue to remit the tax if mutually agreed to by the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider and the revenue/tax agency is notified. Indicate in the Comment column if any threshold requirements must be met before the Marketplace Seller can enter into such agreement .
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.d -Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Monetary Economic Nexus Threshold
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.d.i.
The State’s Marketplace Facilitator/Provider monetary economic nexus threshold and calculation is the same as Remote Sellers in Disclosed Practices 8.1.
If different, answer “no” and indicate the monetary economic nexus threshold or calculation differences in the Comment column.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.e – Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Transactional Economic Nexus Threshold
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.e.i.
The State’s Marketplace Facilitator/Provider transactional economic nexus threshold and calculation is the same as Remote Sellers in Disclosed Practices 8.1.
If different, please answer “no” and indicate the transactional economic nexus threshold or calculation differences in the Comment column.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.f – Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Economic Nexus Measurement Period
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.f.i.
The State’s Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Economic Nexus Measurement Period is the same as Remote Sellers in Disclosed Practice 8.1.
If different, please answer “no” and indicate measurement period in the Comment column.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.g – Exceptions to Physical Presence
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.g.i.
A Marketplace Facilitator’s/Provider’s physical presence is based solely on its presence and not on the presence of a Marketplace Seller.
8.3.g.ii.
A Marketplace Facilitator/Provider who is below the state’s economic nexus threshold(s) is excluded from collecting and remitting the state’s tax if the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider only has employees located in the state that are not engaged in making sales (if applicable, please indicate any exceptions).
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
Disclosed Practice 8.3.h. – When is a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider that falls below a state’s economic nexus threshold allowed to stop collecting and remitting the applicable tax?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.h.i.
The State allows a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider who falls below its Marketplace Facilitator/Provider economic nexus threshold during the measurement period to cancel its registration or request inactive status in the same manner as a Remote Seller in Disclosed Practice 8.1.
If different, please answer “no” and indicate differences in the Comment column.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111; Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-501; Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-206.
Registration can be cancelled but Arkansas does not offer inactive status
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.i. - What Type of Permit Does a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Apply For?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.i.i.
The State’s registration requirement for a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider is the same as Remote Sellers in Disclosed Practice 8.1. If different, please answer “no” and indicate type of registration in the Comment column.
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.j. – What are the Registration and Reporting requirements for a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.j.i.
A Marketplace Facilitator/Provider is only permitted to obtain a single registration and file a single return covering its own sales and those made on behalf of its Marketplace Sellers.
8.3.j.ii.
A Marketplace Facilitator/Provider is permitted to register and file separate returns for its own sales and those made on behalf of Marketplace Sellers.
8.3.j.iii.
Were the answers to 8.3.j.i and 8.3.j.ii both “no”?
If so, explain in the comment column the registration and filing requirements for a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider.
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.k. – Voluntary Registration as a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.k.i.
The State allows a person that does not meet the State’s definition of Marketplace Facilitator/Provider to voluntarily register to collect and remit the tax on behalf of its third-party sellers.
8.3.k.ii.
Will the State enter into an agreement that provides authority for a person to voluntarily register as a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider to collect and remit the tax on behalf of third- party sellers and have the same obligations, rights and protections as a “Marketplace Facilitator/Provider”?
(Note: If a written agreement is required, provide requirements in the Comment column.)
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.l. - Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Treatment as a Seller – A Marketplace Facilitator/Provider is treated as the seller for the following:
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.l.i.
Refunds – The State allows Marketplace Facilitator/Provider to request a refund from the state in same manner as a seller/retailer.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-18-507
8.3.l.ii.
Vendor discounts - The State applies timely filing/payment discounts/vendor allowances to Marketplace Facilitators/Providers in same manner as a seller/retailer.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-503
8.3.l.iii.
Exemption Documentation – The State allows sales made by Marketplace Facilitator/Provider to be exempt based on the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider having access to exemption documentation that is maintained by either the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider or Marketplace Seller.
8.3.l.iv.
Coupons – The State allows coupons, whether issued by a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider or a Marketplace Seller to be deemed to be a retailer’s coupon/discount. (If “no,” indicate in Comment column how such coupons are treated.)
8.3.l.v.
Bad Debts – The State allows a sales/use tax bad debt deduction based on the party that is able to claim the federal tax deduction under IRC 166, regardless of which party remitted the sales tax. (If “no”, indicate in the Comment column such restrictions.)
Arkansas Gross Receipts Tax Rule GR-18
Excluding CSPs, reporting and remitting the tax is generally a condition precedent to claiming the deduction
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.m. - Shifting of Liability to Marketplace Seller
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.m.i.
A Marketplace Facilitator/Provider is liable for the tax unless a Marketplace Seller provided incorrect or insufficient information.
Ark. Code Ann. 26-52-111
8.3.m.ii.
The State has a written policy on what reasonable steps a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider must take to obtain correct and sufficient information from a Marketplace Seller to shift the liability of the tax to the Marketplace Seller (If “yes,” please reference location of the document in the Comment column).
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.n. – Marketplace Facilitator/Provider absolved of tax, penalty and interest.
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.n.i.
The State absolves a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider of tax, penalty and interest if it can show that a Marketplace Seller or the purchaser already paid the tax on the transaction.
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.o. – Is the Marketplace Facilitator/Provider Required to Collect Non-Sales/Use Taxes and Fees?
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.o.i.
The State requires a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider to collect and remit other taxes and fees that are also directly imposed on the consumer at the time of the sale. (If yes, please provide the taxes and fees in the Comment column along with legal authority.)
8.3.o.ii.
The State requires a Marketplace Facilitator/Provider to collect and remit other taxes and fees that are not directly imposed on the consumer at the time of the sale. (If yes, please provide taxes and fees in the Comment column along with legal authority.)
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Disclosed Practice 8.3.p. – Class Action Lawsuits
Yes
No
Statute/Rule Cite
Comment
8.3.p.i.
Did the State enact class action protections for Marketplace Facilitators/Providers separate from what the State is required to provide for all sellers based on Section 325 of the SSUTA/Agreement?
If yes, provide the statutory reference in the Comment column.
(Note: Indicate in the Comment column if this also applies to Marketplace Sellers.)