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Division of Taxation

Transfer Pricing Initiative [Note that the application period for the Initiative has now closed]

Beginning June 15, 2022 and continuing through March 2, 2023, we are implementing a voluntary initiative to work with corporate taxpayers (taxpayer) to expedite the resolution of corporate intercompany pricing issues (IPI).

The purpose of this initiative is to:

  • Fairly and consistently expedite the resolution of IPI subject to adjustment under N.J.S.A. 54:10A-10 and N.J.A.C. 18:7-5.10;
  • Provide certainty and uniformity to taxpayers;
  • Reduce time in disputes; and
  • Form an efficient basis for resolution of this corporate tax issue for all open tax years.

Certain New Jersey corporate taxpayers may engage in transactions between members of an affiliated group (intercompany transactions). Intercompany transactions that lack economic substance or are not at fair market value can cause a taxpayer to inaccurately report net income attributable to New Jersey. If we determine a taxpayer has an IPI, we may re-determine the New Jersey net income of the corporation properly attributable to its business carried on in New Jersey. This initiative provides taxpayers with potential IPI an opportunity to fairly and expeditiously resolve all tax years, within the statute of limitations, for which the taxpayer has filed a return.

Taxpayer Responsibilities

To successfully complete participation in this initiative, the taxpayer must comply with all of the following terms and conditions:

  • By October 31, 2022, taxpayers must provide all required transfer pricing, tax, and financial information and documentation to us;
  • Cooperate fully in this Initiative;
  • Taxpayers will have 30 days to accept our proposal. Taxpayers may offer modifications or adjustments to the proposal within this time frame, but an agreement must be reached by the end of 30 days. Extensions to this 30-day deadline will be allowed on a case by case basis at our sole discretion;
  • Sign a Closing Agreement no later than thirty (30) days after we propose a settlement amount as described under the "Division Responsibilities;"
  • Pay all New Jersey tax and interest as determined under the Closing Agreement;
  • Waive all rights to review or refund of any amounts paid for the period covered under this Initiative except for refunds due as a result of federal corrections.

Division Responsibilities

For taxpayers successfully completing this initiative, we agree to:

  • Propose a settlement amount and methodology based on information provided and principles in the regulations under Internal Revenue Code section 482 and N.J.A.C. 18:7-5.10 within ninety (90) days of receipt of all information described on the Election to Participate form.
  • The settlement amount and methodology may be applied, at the mutual agreement of the parties, to all open tax years, including years currently under audit;
  • We will attempt to settle any corporate tax issues for the tax periods covered by this initiative;
  • We will waive all applicable penalties;
  • We will waive all rights to assess any additional tax, interest or penalties except for adjustments relating to federal corrections for all settled tax types.

Rights of Participation

This Election to Participate is nonbinding. The taxpayer retains the right to opt out of the initiative at any time prior to signing the Closing Agreement.

We retain the right to disqualify from this initiative any taxpayer that fails to:

  • Cooperate;
  • Provide documents or information as requested;
  • Disclose all transactions; or
  • Fulfill any of the terms of this initiative.

Contact

For taxpayers under audit:

  • Call Colleen Chipman at 609-571-0464; or
  • Email colleen.chipman@treas.nj.gov

For taxpayers not under audit:

  • Call Jill Butler at 609-322-6209; or
  • Email jill.butler@treas.nj.gov
Frequently Asked Questions

Applicable Laws and Rules

N.J.S.A. 54:10A-10, N.J.A.C. 18:7-5.10, N.J.S.A. 54:49-18, N.J.A.C. 18:32-1.1, Internal Revenue Code section 482


Last Updated: Thursday, 09/22/22