New Jersey Tax Mediation Pilot Program to Begin Oct. 1
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September 2, 2025
The New Jersey Division of Taxation is launching a pilot mediation program on Oct. 1, 2025.
Mediation will offer a new option allowing taxpayers to resolve certain types
of state tax controversies with the expectation of reducing the number of protests progressing to
the Conference and Appeals Branch (CAB) and the complaints filed with the New Jersey Tax
Court.
The pilot program will run for 24 months from Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2027. The Division of Taxation
will then analyze and evaluate the program to determine its utility and effectiveness, whether it should be made permanent and whether enabling legislation/regulations will be needed to
finalize a permanent program.
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