Section 54:50-2.2 - Taxpayer interview

NJ Rev Stat § 54:50-2.2 (2019) (N/A)

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54:50-2.2. Taxpayer interview

10. An employee of the Division of Taxation, in connection with an in-person interview with a taxpayer relating to the determination or collection of tax:

a. shall, upon advance request of the taxpayer, allow the taxpayer to make a recording of the interview with the taxpayer's equipment and at the taxpayer's expense, provided however that the Division of Taxation shall have the same right of recording;

b. may, upon advance notice to the taxpayer, make a recording of the interview; provided however, that the employee shall provide the taxpayer with a copy of the recording if the taxpayer provides reimbursement for the cost of the copy; and

c. shall, before or at the initial interview, provide to the taxpayer an explanation of the audit process and the taxpayer's rights under the audit process in the case of an interview relating to the determination of a tax and provide to the taxpayer an explanation of the collection process and the taxpayer's rights under the collection process in the case of an interview relating to the collection of a tax, including the taxpayer's right to consult with the taxpayer's attorney or accountant

This section shall not apply to investigations relating to the integrity of a division employee or to criminal investigations.

L.1992,c.175,s.10.

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