The Massachusetts Governor signed legislation to implement a two-month tax amnesty program that is set to end no later than June 30, 2010.
Pennsylvania Enacts Tax Amnesty for 2010
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has announced dates for its 2010 tax amnesty program. The tax amnesty period from will run from April 26 to June 18, 2010. During this time, the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue will waive all penalties…
Virginia Issues Guidelines for the Tax Amnesty Program
Virginia has issued rules and guidelines for its upcoming tax amnesty program. The 2009 Virginia Tax Amnesty program will run from October 7, 2009 to December 5, 2009 and will generally apply to any taxes administered or collected by the…
New Orleans Offers Sales Tax Amnesty Program
The City of New Orleans is offering a sales tax amnesty program that will run from October 1, 2009 through December 4, 2009. The program will allow businesses to come forward and pay their tax liabilities without any late penalties.…
Wisconsin SST Amnesty Program Enacted
As part of Wisconsin’s membership in the Streamlined Sales and Use Tax Agreement, Wisconsin will offer a sales tax amnesty program for qualifying businesses that currently are not registered to collect and remit sales and use tax. The Wisconsin amnesty…
Louisiana Sets Dates for Tax Amnesty Program
The Louisiana Tax Delinquency Act of 2009, which establishes a tax amnesty program, is set to run from September 1, 2009 through October 31, 2009.
Delaware Authorizes a Voluntary Tax Compliance Initiative
The Delaware Division of Revenue has been authorized to establish a voluntary tax compliance initiative that will run from September 1, 2009 to October 30, 2009.
Vermont Announces Amnesty Program Dates
Vermont has approved a six week amnesty program beginning July 20, 2009 and ending August 31, 2009. During this time, certain tax penalties may be waived upon payment of the tax and interest due, without the need for proof of…
Hawaii Announces Amnesty Program
The Hawaii Department of Taxation is offering a \”Tax Fresh Start Program\” to taxpayers who owe eligible taxes for any taxable period.
City of Colorado Springs Enacts Tax Amnesty Program
The City of Colorado Springs is offering a Tax Amnesty Program that provides an opportunity for businesses within the City to voluntarily pay any past due sales, use, lodgers, auto rental, bicycle and movie admission tax liabilities without penalties and with reduced interest.
Tax Amnesty Enacted in Maryland
Legislation has been enacted in Maryland allowing for a tax amnesty period from September 1 through October 30, 2009. The amnesty period is applicable to income, withholding, sales and use, and admissions and amusement taxes. During this period, taxpayers may…
Louisiana Tax Amnesty Period Set
The recently enacted Louisiana Tax Delinquency Act of 2009 establishes a tax amnesty program for a period not to exceed two consecutive months, set for July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010. The amnesty program will apply to all taxes…
New Jersey Enacts Rules to Implement Amnesty Program
New rules have been adopted for New Jersey’s tax amnesty program. The amnesty program will begin May 4, 2009 and end June 15, 2009. The amnesty will apply for all taxes administered and collected by the Division of Taxation for…
Virginia Authorizes Tax Amnesty During Fiscal Year 2010
A tax amnesty program lasting 60-75 days in Fiscal Year 2010 (July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010) has been authorized. Exact dates for the amnesty are not yet known. During this period, civil and criminal penalties and 50% of…
Louisiana Governor Proposes Tax Amnesty Period
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has proposed legislation for a Tax Amnesty program.
Arizona Tax Amnesty Program Authorized
The Arizona Department of Revenue has been authorized to extend a tax amnesty program beginning May 1, 2009 and ending June 1, 2009 for Individual and Corporate Income, Transaction Privilege, Use, Withholding, Partnership, Fiduciary, and Luxury taxes. Eligible taxpayers who…
Massachusetts Provides Details on Limited Amnesty Program
The Massachusetts Commissioner of Revenue has established a two month amnesty program commencing on March 1, 2009 and ending on April 30, 2009.
Illinois Initiates Voluntary Disclosure for Use Tax
The Illinois Department of Revenue is offering taxpayers the option to voluntarily report and pay unpaid use tax liabilities accrued during the past four years.
Alabama Announces Tax Amnesty Program
The Alabama Revenue Commissioner and State Governor announced a tax amnesty period from February 1, 2009 to May 15, 2009. The amnesty program, known as “Operation Clean Slate”, is for any outstanding taxes owed, including, but not limited to, sales…
Massachusetts Enacted Tax Amnesty Program
The Massachusetts Governor signed legislation to implement a two-month tax amnesty program that is set to end no later than June 30, 2009.
Connecticut Enacted Legislation for a Tax Amnesty Program
The Connecticut Commissioner of Revenue Services has authorized a tax amnesty period from May 1, 2009 to June 25, 2009.
Nevada Tax Amnesty Period Extended
Governor Jim Gibbons requested the tax amnesty period be extended to the full 120 days that is available by law. The tax amnesty is available for sales and use tax, modified business tax, and the state business license fee. The…
Oklahoma Issues Emergency Rules for Voluntary Compliance Initiative
Oklahoma’s rules for the voluntary compliance initiative, beginning September 15, 2008 and ending November 14, 2008, were recently approved and are effective as of August 8, 2008. The program allows for waivers of penalty, interest, and any other collection fees…
Oklahoma Passes Voluntary Compliance Initiative
Oklahoma Legislature has authorized the Tax Commission to establish a voluntary compliance initiative for eligible taxes due before January 1, 2008. Eligible taxes included sales and use tax, personal and corporate income tax, franchise tax, withholding tax, privilege tax, gasoline…