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Arkansas Senate Bill SB233

Arkansas 2025 Regular Session

Arkansas Senate Bill SB233

Introduced
2/13/25  
Refer
2/13/25  

Caption

To Amend The Income Tax Laws Relating To Certain Trusts; To Preserve Certain Trust Assets; And To Exempt Certain Trusts From Income Tax.

Impact

The proposed changes are expected to significantly impact how trusts are established and managed in Arkansas. By exempting certain trust types from income tax, the state hopes to retain financial assets within its jurisdiction, which could enhance the overall economic landscape. This move is also designed to counteract trends where residents set up trusts in more tax-friendly states to avoid Arkansas’s tax implications. Consequently, if the bill passes, it could lead to an influx of trust business within state boundaries, benefiting local legal and financial advisors.

Summary

Senate Bill 233 aims to amend the income tax laws regarding certain types of trusts in Arkansas. The bill proposes to create exemptions for nongrantor trusts—those that do not allow the grantor to reclaim trust assets—specifically if administered by a resident trustee. The legislative intent behind this bill is to reform the state's trust tax laws to make Arkansas more competitive in attracting trust assets that are currently administered out-of-state. By alleviating the income tax burden on these trusts, the bill aims to incentivize residents to keep trust administration within the state, contributing to local economic activity.

Contention

While the bill is geared towards improving the state's financial service sector by retaining local trust business, it may also open up discussions regarding tax fairness and the implications for public services. Critics may argue that such tax exemptions could disproportionately benefit wealthier individuals who utilize trusts for estate planning, thereby reducing state tax revenues that could be directed toward public initiatives. As such, the balance between promoting economic growth and ensuring equitable taxation will likely be a pivotal point in discussions surrounding the bill.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

AR HB1240

To Amend The Income Tax Laws Relating To Certain Trusts; To Preserve Certain Trust Assets; And To Exempt Certain Trusts From Income Tax.

AR SB8

To Reduce The Income Tax Rates Applicable To Individuals, Trusts, Estates, And Corporations; To Create An Inflationary Relief Income Tax Credit For Certain Taxpayers; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB549

To Reduce The Income Tax Rates Applicable To Individuals, Trusts, Estates, And Corporations.

AR HB1431

To Amend The Arkansas Trust Code To Allow For The Decanting Of Trusts.

AR HB1001

To Reduce The Income Tax Levied On Individuals, Trusts, Estates, And Corporations; To Transfer Surplus Funds To The Arkansas Reserve Fund Set-aside; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR SB1

To Reduce The Income Tax Levied On Individuals, Trusts, Estates, And Corporations; To Transfer Surplus Funds To The Arkansas Reserve Fund Set-aside; And To Declare An Emergency.

AR HB1669

To Eliminate Barriers To Starting A New Business; To Amend Arkansas Income Tax Law; To Allow Certain New Businesses To Defer Paying Certain Income Taxes; And To Create The Arkansas Entrepreneur Extension Program.

AR HB1394

To Update The Law On Spendthrift Trusts; And To Allow For The Creation Of A Domestic Asset Protection Trust.

AR SB441

To Amend The Sales And Use Tax Laws Concerning Exemptions Related To Certain Machinery And Equipment; And To Allow A Sales And Use Tax Exemption For Certain Machinery And Equipment Placed In Inventory.

AR HB1152

To Create An Income Tax Exemption For Teachers.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.