An Electronic Fingerprint Civil Harvester can generate state and federal background checks while capturing and submitting fingerprints electronically to the Arkansas State Police AFIS (Automated Fingerprint Identification System).

There’s no limit to what people with disabilities can do. Now, that includes saving, too. With AR ABLE, you can save for qualified disability expenses without losing your eligibility for certain assistance programs, like SSI and Medicaid. Arkansas taxpayers can deduct up to $5,000 (up to $10,000 for married couples) of their Arkansas ABLE Plan contributions from their Arkansas adjusted gross income. If you are a resident of Arkansas, your earnings are state-tax free if withdrawn to pay for qualified disability expenses.

Your child has a bright future. Help them achieve it with an Arkansas 529 plan. The Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan is designed to help families reach their educational goals. Arkansas taxpayers are eligible to deduct up to $5,000 (up to $10,000 for married couples making a proper election) from their adjusted gross income calculation for contributions to an Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan account.

Disability Determination for Social Security Administration (DDSSA) is looking for talented medical professionals that are interested in adding a new path to their distinguished careers, touching the lives of people nationwide performing Consultative Examinations (CE). A Consultative Examination is a physical or mental examination purchased by DDSSA for a person who has applied for disability benefits. Doctors, Psychologists, Nurse Practitioners, Audiologist and Speech Pathologists are especially needed to perform Consultative Examinations for the Arkansas DDSSA office. DDSSA purchases Consultative Examinations from qualified medical sources only. “Qualified” means that the medical source must be currently licensed in the State and have

DDSSA is seeking Requests for Qualifications to provide contract services as a Medical Consultant. Valid medical license is required. Interested parties should write to: DDSSA, Attn: Jeff Stearns, 701 Pulaski St., Little Rock, AR 72201. Email: jeffrey.stearns@ssa.gov

Property Tax Payments for 2023 are due October 15. Property owners can pay their taxes online, in person at the county courthouse, or by mail. The amount of property tax owed is based on the assessed value of the property, which is determined by the county assessor. Property owners in Arkansas can also claim a homestead property tax credit, which reduces the amount of tax owed on their primary residence. Failure to pay property taxes in Arkansas can result in penalties and interest charges, and in extreme cases, the property may be subject to a tax sale to recover the