Tax Article - State Tax Amnesty Granted

New Jersey and Connecticut

The States of Connecticut and New Jersey will be offering tax amnesty programs as an opportunity for taxpayers to clear obligations for all taxes administered and collected by the States' Department of Revenue Services and Division of Taxation (respectively) with out any civil or criminal penalties. 

Connecticut Tax Amnesty Details

When will tax amnesty be available? 
Answer: May 1, 2009 through June 25, 2009.

What taxes and tax periods are included?
Answer: Any taxable period ending on or before November 30, 2008. All taxes administered by the CT Department of Revenue Services are eligible.

Details: www.ct.gov/drs/cwp/view.asp?Q=439018&A=1529

New Jersey Tax Amnesty Details

When will tax amnesty be available? 
Answer: May 4, 2009 through June 15, 2009.

What taxes and tax periods are included?
Answer: Tax liabilities incurred for tax returns due on or after January 1, 2002 and prior to February 1, 2009 are eligible.  One-half of the balance of interest due (as of May 1, 2009) will be forgiven.

Details: www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/amnesty2009.shtml

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