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You have the right to protest an Audit Assessment if you disagree with our decision.

First, inform the auditor assigned to your case that you disagree with the assessment:

• Clearly state the reason(s) why you disagree; and
• Provide all necessary documentation supporting your position.

If you are still not satisfied after contacting your auditor, you have the right to appeal. If you disagree with a determination made by the Division, you may:

• File a written protest and request an informal administrative conference directly with the Chief of the Conference and Appeals Branch .
  • You must send your request within 90 days of the determination date;
  • You may represent yourself at the conference or choose another individual to represent you.
• You may file a refund claim on Form A-1730:
  • For tax periods starting on or after January 1, 1999; and
  • If you paid the entire assessment within one year after the time to protest or appeal has expired; and
  • If you file within 450 days after the time to protest or appeal has expired.
• File an appeal with the required fee to the Tax Court of New Jersey.
• The Tax Court must receive your appeal within 90 days of the date of the determination.

*File Inheritance and Estate Tax Protests directly with the Chief of the Inheritance and Estate Tax Branch and not with the Conference and Appeals Branch.