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State Tax Amnesty Programs

State governments sometimes offer limited-time only programs to allow people to pay back taxes and to file late tax returns with reduced penalties.
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Washington Tax Amnesty for Businesses

Washington state is holding a tax amnesty program for businesses who have unpaid tax debts. Washington tax amnesty includes Washington state business taxes such as sales tax and B&O tax.

Before You Apply for Tax Amnesty

Find out what tax amnesty is all about, especially the difference between limited-time-only amnesty programs and on-going voluntary disclosure initiatives. Get tax relief for those tax returns you haven't filed, or back taxes you are trying to pay off.

State Tax Amnesty Programs in 2011

A list of states offering tax amnesty in 2011. See if your state will hold a tax amnesty program.

State Tax Amnesties in 2010

A list of state tax amnesty programs for 2010. See if your state will offer tax amnesty this year.

Arizona Tax Recovery Program

The Arizona Department of Revenue will offer a limited-time tax amnesty program for people and businesses who owe state tax for the years 2004 to 2009.

California Tax Amnesty

California's Franchise Tax Board is offering tax amnesty for people and businesses who haven't filed their tax returns, or who substantially understated their tax obligation. Ended March 31, 2005.

Connecticut Voluntary Disclosure Program

Connecticut's Department of Revenue Services offers tax relief for people and businesses who haven't filed their tax returns, who haven't paid their back taxes, or who have understated their tax obligations.

District of Columbia Approves Tax Amnesty Program

The District of Columbia is holding a tax amnesty program. D.C. taxpayers who pay their overdue taxes and interest during the tax amnesty period can have their penalties waived.

District of Columbia Voluntary Disclosure Program

Washington DC's Office of Tax and Revenue offers tax relief for people and businesses who haven't filed tax returns, who haven't paid their back taxes, or who have understated their tax obligation.

Florida Tax Amnesty

Florida has announced a tax amnesty program that will run from July 1, 2010, to September 30, 2010, and will provide penalty and interest waivers to those who pay their overdue tax debts. Find out if your tax debt qualifies for what the state is calling Florida Tax Amnesty Days.

Florida Voluntary Disclosure Program

Businesses that haven't filed or paid their taxes can get tax relief for their business and payroll taxes.

Idaho Forgot to File Program

People and businesses who haven't filed their tax returns may be eligible for tax relief from the state of Idaho. The State Tax Commission may waive penalties if you file and pay your taxes.

Illinois Tax Amnesty

The governor of Illinois has approved a tax amnesty program. The Illinois tax amnesty program will allow delinquent taxpayers to pay their back taxes without having to pay any interest or penalties.

Indiana Tax Amnesty

Indiana's Department of Revenue is offering tax amnesty for people and businesses who haven't filed their tax returns, or who substantially understated their tax obligation. Ends November 15, 2005.

Indiana Voluntary Compliance Program

Indiana's Department of Revenue offers tax relief for people and businesses who haven't filed tax returns, who haven't paid their back taxes, or who have understated their tax obligation.

Kansas Tax Amnesty

Kansas is holding a tax amnesty program for both individuals and businesses who owe back taxes. Participants in the Kansas tax amnesty program will have their penalties and interest waived.

Kentucky Limited Tax Amnesty

Kentucky has passed a limited tax amnesty program they are calling "expedited protest resolution." The program is open to taxpayers who have already protested their tax bills and participants get all interest and penalties waived.

Maine Tax Amnesty Program

Maine has instituted a tax amnesty program they are calling the 2010 Tax Receivables Reduction Initiative. The program runs from September 1, 2010, to November 30, 2010, and offers penalty and interest waivers for participants with both new and old tax debts.

Massachusetts Business Tax Amnesty

Get the details on the new Massachusetts tax amnesty program for businesses. Find out if you're eligible and how to have your penalties waived under tax amnesty.

Michigan Tax Amnesty Slated for 2011

Michigan's governor has approved a tax amnesty program for 2011. Eligible taxpayers who apply for Michigan tax amnesty will have all civil and criminal penalties waived. See if you qualify for Michigan tax amnesty.

Minnesota Offers Amnesty for Tax Evasion

Minnesota will forgive penalties associated with offshore accounts and foreign entities used for tax evasion during a special tax amnesty period.

Minnesota Offers Amnesty for Tax Evasion

Minnesota will forgive penalties associated with offshore accounts and foreign entities used for tax evasion during a special tax amnesty period.

Minnesota Sales & Use Tax Voluntary Compliance Program

The Minnesota Department of Revenue offers tax relief for businesses that have not filed their sales and use tax returns.

Minnesota Tax Shelter Voluntary Compliance Program

The Minnesota Department of Revenue is offering a limited-time tax relief program for people and businesses who participated in tax shelters. Taxpayers may submit amended tax returns to disclose their participation in a tax shelter in exchange for relief from penalties. Program ends on January 31, 2006.

Mississippi Tax Amnesty

Mississippi is offering tax amnesty for people and businesses who haven't filed their tax returns, or who substantially understated their tax obligation. September through December 2004.

Missouri Voluntary Disclosure Program

The Missouri Department of Revenue offers tax relief to people and businesses who have not filed or paid their taxes.

Nevada Tax Amnesty Program

Find out about the 2010 Nevada tax amnesty program and how to get your penalties and interest waived through tax amnesty.

New Mexico Tax Amnesty

New Mexico is offering an tax amnesty program for people who have unreported or under-reported tax debts. If you qualify and apply within the amnesty period no penalties or interest will be assessed on your overdue taxes.

New Mexico Tax Amnesty

New Mexico is offering an tax amnesty program for people who have unreported or under-reported tax debts. If you qualify and apply within the amnesty period no penalties or interest will be assessed on your overdue taxes.

North Carolina Voluntary Disclosure Program

North Carolina's Department of Revenue offers tax relief for people and businesses who haven't filed tax returns, who haven't paid their back taxes, or who have understated their tax obligation.

Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty

Refer to this article on Pennsylvania tax amnesty program for information on who is eligible for Pennsylvania tax amnesty, how to file for Pennsylvania tax amnesty, advantages and disadvantages of filing for amnesty, the Pennsylvania tax amnesty due date, and settling your delinquent tax debt.

Pennsylvania Voluntary Disclosure Program

Pennsylvania's Department of Revenue offers tax relief for people and businesses who haven't filed tax returns, who haven't paid their back taxes, or who have understated their tax obligation.

Philadelphia Tax Amnesty Program

The City of Philadelphia has decided to follow in their state's footsteps, offering their own tax amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers. Find all the details here.

Rhode Island Tax Amnesty

Rhode Island is offering tax amnesty for people and businesses who haven't filed their tax returns, or who substantially understated their tax obligation. Ends on September 30, 2006.

South Carolina Voluntary Disclosure Program

South Carolina's Department of Revenue offers tax relief to out-of-state businesses who have not filed or who have not paid their SC taxes.

South Dakota Voluntary Disclosure Program

South Dakota's Department of Revenue offers tax relief for businesses that have not filed or have not paid their sales and use tax, or contractor's excise tax.

Tennessee Voluntary Disclosure Program

Tennessee's Department of Revenue offers tax relief for businesses that have failed to file their sales, use, excise, or franchise taxes.

Utah Voluntary Disclosure Program

The Utah State Tax Commission offers tax relief to businesses that have failed to file or to pay taxes.

Vermont Voluntary Disclosure Program

Vermont's Department of Taxes offers tax relief for people and businesses who haven't filed tax returns, who haven't paid their back taxes, or who have understated their tax obligation.

Washington Voluntary Disclosure Program

The State of Washington is offering tax relief for business that have failed to file or failed to pay their taxes.

Wisconsin Voluntary Disclosure Program

Wisconsin's Department of Revenue offers tax relief for people and businesses who haven't filed tax returns. Offers partial relief from penalties.

Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty

Refer to this article on Pennsylvania tax amnesty program for information on who is eligible for Pennsylvania tax amnesty, how to file for Pennsylvania tax amnesty, advantages and disadvantages of filing for amnesty, the Pennsylvania tax amnesty due date, and settling your delinquent tax debt.

State Tax Amnesties in 2010

A list of state tax amnesty programs for 2010. See if your state will offer tax amnesty this year.

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