Learn about two new NJ voluntary disclosure initiatives including Intangible Asset Nexus and the Partnership Tax. Companies meeting select criteria will may qualify for the Voluntary Disclosure Initiative- O'Connor Davies CPAs - New Jersey CPA Firm

1. Tax Notes Newsletter
Two Voluntary Disclosure Initiatives Available for
New Jersey Taxpayers Due by May 15, 2014
Sandy Weinberg, Principal, Director of State and Local Taxation
Intangible Asset Nexus
Companies that own intangible assets and derive income from the use of those assets in New
Jersey can now comply, penalty free, with corporation business tax reporting and payment
obligations they may have missed in the past. However, the New Jersey Division of Taxation
(“the Division”) has announced that the opportunity only runs through May 15, 2014.
The Division noted that it continues to discover non-filing companies that have nexus with
New Jersey as a result of deriving income from the use of intangible assets in the state.
“Often, the intangible assets have been ‘embedded’ into companies with other business
operations beyond merely owning intellectual property.” Corporations deriving income from
the use of intangible assets in New Jersey are required to file New Jersey Corporate Business
Tax Returns and pay the appropriate tax due.
In addition to the standard procedures for voluntary disclosure agreements (VDAs), the
following also apply:
 Look-back period will be limited to periods beginning after July 1, 2010
 Taxpayer must file all required returns and remit payment of the full tax
liability within 45 days of the execution of its VDA
 The Division will waive all penalties
 Taxpayer must remit interest within 30 days of assessment
 All returns will be subject to routine audit with respect to issues not
specifically covered in the VDA.
Partnership Tax
The Division has also announced a “Partnership Tax & Partner Fees Initiative“ permitting
partnerships that have New Jersey sourced income that have not filed the relevant forms
(PART-100, PART-200T & NJ-1065) and/or remitted tax and fees to voluntarily come forward
and comply.
The same deadline, May 15, 2014, and similar procedures as the intangible asset nexus
initiative apply. The Division stated it continues to discover partnerships with New Jersey
sourced income that have failed to file the required returns and remit the partnership tax
due under the Corporation Business Tax and the per partner fee due under the Gross Income
Tax. Partnerships deriving income from New Jersey sources are generally required to pay a
$150 filing fee per partner and are also generally required to withhold income tax on behalf
Sandy Weinberg
Principal
sweinberg@odpkf.com
203.323.2400

2. of non-resident partners.
By complying with these tax requirements, taxpayers will receive a potential limited “look-
back” and penalty waiver.
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Participating in a voluntary disclosure program provides taxpayers with an opportunity to
limit exposure to tax liabilities and penalties that may be otherwise due. Taxpayers should
review their New Jersey activities and filings to determine whether participating in the 2014
voluntary disclosure initiative is beneficial.
Contact Us:
If you have any questions regarding the New Jersey “Intangible Asset Nexus” or the
“Partnership Tax & Partner Fees” voluntary disclosure initiatives, please contact your
O’Connor Davies representative or Sandy Weinberg at sweinberg@odpkf.com.
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