 TRENTON – State
Treasurer John E. McCormac and Division of Taxation Director Robert
K. Thompson said today that New Jersey will follow the guidelines provided
by the IRS on special tax relief for Florida taxpayers in the Presidential
Disaster Relief Areas.
This special tax treatment is available for businesses and individuals
located in the Disaster Areas, those whose tax records are in the Disaster
Areas, and relief workers. These taxpayers will have until December
30, 2004 to file all NJ tax returns that have either an original or
extended due date that falls on or after September 3, 2004. Payment
dates are likewise extended.
“With many New Jersey taxpayers having business and property
interests in Florida, it is important to extend special accommodations
made for federal taxes to state taxes,” said Treasurer McCormac. “During
these difficult times, we need to do everything possible to help disaster
victims concentrate on restoring order and normalcy to their lives.” Director
Thompson said that in order to qualify, taxpayers must write “Florida
Hurricane Relief” at the top of their NJ return when filed. Affected
taxpayers who receive penalties for late filing or payment should call
the Division of Taxation’s Customer Service Hotline at 609-292-6400
for abatement information.
For
information about the counties included in the Presidential Disaster
Relief Areas, please read the IRS press release at www.irs.gov/.
For
additional information about NJ tax relief for Florida Hurricane
Victims, call 609- 292-6400 or send us an email at taxation@tax.state.nj.us.
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