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The Removes Refunds Bill
NJ bill removes limit on tax refunds tied to fraud
Eliminates statute of limitations on income tax assessments that arise out of erroneous refunds induced by fraud.
Bad for everyday people ·
If passed, New Jersey would let the tax department chase back taxes forever when a refund was caused by fraud, removing the five‑year deadline.
Our take
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Taxpayers could face surprise tax bills many years after a fraudulent refund, creating financial uncertainty while the state gains more power to collect revenue.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- Current law limits tax assessments to three years, except for fraudulent returns which have no limit.
- Refunds caused by fraud are currently limited to five years for additional tax assessment.
- The bill would eliminate the five‑year limit, allowing assessments at any time after a fraudulent refund.
- Applies to New Jersey gross income tax.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Erik Peterson (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Brian Bergen (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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