During the 2025 legislative session, the Arkansas Cattlemen’s Association advocated for practical solutions that help cattle producers do business more efficiently.
One of those efforts resulted in Act 621 of 2025, establishing a farmer sales tax identification card. Beginning January 2, 2026, producers can apply through the Arkansas Taxpayer Access Point at atap.arkansas.gov. The application will require 3 years of tax documents or, for young and beginning farmers, the completion of a 3-year business plan form that will be found on the website.
This tool is designed to simplify the exemption process while safeguarding the integrity of the system.
Read more here: https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/news/farmers-sales-tax-exemption-card-now-available/