2015 Arkansas Code
Title 26 - Taxation
Subtitle 5 - State Taxes
Chapter 51 - Income Taxes
Subchapter 4 - Computation of Tax Liability
§ 26-51-422 - Deductions -- Fair market value of donated artistic, literary, and musical creations.

(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.