Tax Development Jan 27, 2014
Effective December 3, 2013, New Jersey residents and non-residents may enter into a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement (“VDA”) with the New Jersey Division of Taxation (“Division”) for unfiled personal income tax. The VDA program is not available to anyone who is currently under criminal investigation, has been contacted by the Division for delinquencies or deficiencies, or is attempting to amend a previous individual return.
Requests to enter into a VDA must be in writing and contain the tax years at issue and the reason(s) for not filing. The Division reviews the VDA request and rejects or confirms the taxpayer’s request. When a taxpayer is granted a VDA, the Division waives the late filing and payment penalties for the years covered by the agreement. The taxpayer receives a 5% post amnesty penalty and must pay statutory interest. Upon completing all duties under the VDA, the taxpayer receives a fully executed agreement from the Division.
TECHNICAL INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jeremiah T. Lynch
Principal
Ryan
212.871.3901
jeremiah.lynch@ryan.com