New Jersey § 5:12-150
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-150, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5:12-150.
a. Any licensee who shall fail to file his return when due or to pay any tax or deposit
when the same becomes due, as herein provided, shall be subject to such penalties
and interest as provided in the “State Uniform Tax Procedure Law,” Subtitle 9 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes. 1 If the Division of Taxation determines that the failure to comply with any provision of this Article was excusable
under the circumstances, the Division of Taxation may remit such part or all of the penalty as shall be appropriate under such circumstances. b. Any person failing to file a return, failing to pay the tax or deposit, or filing
or causing to be filed, or making or causing to be made, or giving or causing to be
given any return, certificate, affidavit, representation, information, testimony or
statement required or authorized by this act, or rules or regulations adopted hereunder
which is willfully false, or failing to keep any records required by this act or rules
and regulations adopted hereunder, shall, in addition to any other penalties herein
or elsewhere prescribed, be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree and subject to
the penalties therefor, except that the amount of a fine may be up to $100,000.00. c. Except as to those determinations required to be made by the Division of Taxation pursuant to section 149 of P.L.1977, c. 110 ( C.5:12-149 ), the certificate of the State Treasurer to the effect that a tax or deposit has
not been paid, that a return has not been filed, that information has not been supplied,
or that inaccurate information has been supplied pursuant to the provisions of this
act or rules or regulations adopted hereunder, shall be presumptive evidence thereof. d. If any part of any underpayment of tax required to be shown on a return is due
to fraud, there shall be added to the tax an amount equal to 50% of the underpayment. 1
N.J.S.A. § 54:48-1 et seq.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 5:12-150
What does New Jersey Statutes § 5:12-150 cover?
Section 5:12-150 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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