The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced that Governor Mike Beebe declared six additional counties as state disaster areas due to damage from severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding. This brings the total number of counties eligible for special income tax relief to 58. The filing deadline for income tax returns is extended to August 15, 2008 for taxpayers affected in the designated counties. The Department will also waive penalties for businesses and individuals unable to make tax payments between April 3 and May 27, 2008 due to the storms.