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Division of Taxation

Voluntary Disclosure Program

The Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Voluntary Disclosure Program allows Individual and Business taxpayers that have tax filing obligations or business activities that create nexus for Ó£»¨ÊÓÆµ Tax purposes to come forward and file the appropriate tax return(s) and registration forms, and pay outstanding tax obligations.

Benefits of Voluntary Disclosure
  • Anonymity pending an agreement;
  • Possible waiver of some or all penalties;
  • Limit the look-back period for Business only.
  • Eliminates the risk of being discovered under audit. If you do not come forward through a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement, and you are contacted as part of a nexus investigation, you could be subject to unlimited look-back years.
General Guidelines to be Eligible for the Program
  • No previous contact with the taxpayer by the Division or any of its agents;
  • Not registered or authorized, but willing to register, for the specific tax for which you wish to come forward by filing Form NJ-REG with the Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. You may also be required to make a Public Records Filing depending on the type of business ownership;
  • Not currently under any criminal investigation;
  • Willing to file requested returns and pay outstanding tax liabilities within the established timeframe.
  • The Division will not grant a Voluntary Disclosure Agreement where the minimum look-back period is not met. For returns filed annually, the minimum look-back is four years (three prior years plus present year). For returns filed quarterly (Sales and Use Tax and Employer Withholding Tax), the minimum look-back is four years (16 quarters).

We expect you to remain compliant with all on-going and future tax obligations.


Last Updated: Thursday, 04/24/25