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NJ S3863

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 90-day state tax amnesty period ending no later than January 15, 2026, allowing taxpayers with unpaid state taxes to pay the full tax amount plus only half of the interest due as of November 1, 2025, without penalties, recovery fees, or the remaining interest

  • Applies to state tax liabilities for tax returns due between September 1, 2017 and January 1, 2025, excluding taxpayers under criminal investigation or charge for state tax matters

  • Imposes a 5% penalty on eligible but unpaid tax liabilities after the amnesty period ends, in addition to all other penalties and interest otherwise authorized by law

  • Creates a Stabilization Aid Account in the Department of Education to receive amnesty revenues, which will fund aid to school districts experiencing reductions in state school aid compared to the prior year

  • Appropriates up to $15 million from amnesty proceeds to the Division of Taxation to administer the program, including expedited procurement of advertising services

Legislative Description

Establishes 90-day State tax amnesty period ending no later than January 15, 2026; dedicates revenues collected during tax amnesty period for Stabilization Aid to school districts; appropriates up to $15 million.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

11/18/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation11/18/2024

Full Bill Text

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