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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-23 Supporting the State of Colorado Tax Amnesty Program and Encouraging all Citizens for whom this Program is Applicable to Participate in itRESOLUTION N0. 23 Series of 1985 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE STATE OF COLORADO TAX AMNESTYPROGRAMANDENCOURAGINGALLCITIZENSFORWHOMTHISPROGRAM IS APPLICABLE TO PARTICiPA7E IN IT. WHEREAS, the State of Colorado is conducting a one-time-only Tax Amnesty program beginning September 16, 1985 and ending November 15, 1985 which is expected to generate at least $5 million in tax and interest payments; and WHEREAS, Tax Amnesty will add many new names to the State's tax rolls and enhance voluntary compliance among its participants, which directly benefits honest taxpayers who now pay in excess of twenty (2O) percent more taxes than is necessary to compensate for those who fail to pay their fair share; and WHEREAS, the State of Colorado is also committed to improving methods of detecting tax evasion and will increase penalties for delinquent taxpayers and tax evaders after Tax Amnesty; and WHEREAS, the Council members of the Town of Vail recognize the importance of voluntary tax compliance among individuals and businesses for the benefit of all residents of the State of Colorado; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Town Council of the Town of Vai] supports the State of Colorado Tax Amnesty and encourages all citizens for wham this program is applicable to participate in it. Dated this 15th day of October l9$5, Paul R. John on, Mayor ATTEST: Pamela A. irandme er~y wn Jerk sTA~ ~ of ~oLor~o DEPARTMENT QF REVENUE r'"gin f486CapitolAnnex,t'1375 Sherman 5t. Denver, Colorado 80261 Phone (3031 866-3091 a.+ + September 9, 19 85 Richard D. Lamm, Governor Alan N. Charnes, Executive Director The Honorable Rodney Slifer City of Vail 75 So. Frontage Road Vail CO 81657 Dear Hon. Mr. Slifer: The State of Colorado will be conducting a one-time-only Tax Amnesty program from September 16 through November 15. Y am making a special appeal to local government officials for assistance in publicizing this program, which is expected to generate at least $5 million in revenue. Colorado Tax Amnesty is a one-time--only opportunity for individuals and businesses to pay back taxes and interest to the state without penalty or prosecution. I emphasize the fact that Colorado Tax Amnesty includes businesses, because participation by businesses could directly benefit local programs that are funded by local sales and excise taxes, and locally generated publicity directed toward businesses would significantly enhance business participation. Because of the limited resources the Department of Revenue has to publicize Colorado Tax Amnesty, your help is also needed to publicize the program to your constituents and employees in the following ways: 1.Pass and publicize a resolution supporting Colorado Tax Amnesty at your next council or board meeting. Sample resolution enclosed.) 2. Distribute brochures at public buildings in your jurisdiction and post them on bulletin boards. Sample enclosed.) 3. Enclose Colorado Tax Amnesty brochures with employee paychecks. 4. Publish the enclosed newsletter article and public service announcement advertisement in your internal and external newsletters. To obtain additional brochures or information and to schedule speakers, tali Kathy Ronda at the Department of Revenue. Her number is 303-86b-4749. Thank you for your assistance. Sincerely, v`~~ Alan Charnes Executive Director 1 ~ of ~oLC~r~r~o 1 Colorado Qepartment of Revanue a~e • P.O. Box 4040 Denvar, Colorado 50204-0040 T0:Newsletter Editors FROM:Kathy Kanda, Amnesty Publicity Coordinator DATE:September 9, 1985 COLORADO TAX AMNESTY OFFERS CHANCE TO CLEAR UP BACK TAXES The Colorado Department of Revenue has good news for honest taxpayers who now pay in excess of 29 percent more than their fair share of taxes to compensate for those who don't. Not only has the state implemented many new methods for detecting tax evasion, but on Jan. 1, 1986, penalties for most types of evasion increase dramatically thanks to a tough law--House Bill 1188--signed by Governor Richard Lamm on June 6. However, the State of Colorado also has some good news for tax evaders and delinquents who want to clear up their tax debts before the new penalties go into effect. From Sept.. 16 through Nov. 16, Colorado Tax Amnesty provides a one-time-only opportunity for individuals and businesses to pay back taxes without penalty or prosecution. Colorado Tax Amnesty is available to anyone who failed to file required Colorado tax returns, failed to report all income or the extent of taxes due, claimed false credits or deductions or misrepresented or omitted any taxes due. Colorado Tax Amnesty is not available for any liability for which a bill for back taxes has been sent or for which a return was required to be filed after Jan. 1, 19 85. Any individual or business currently under criminal investigation for tax evasion is not eligible for Colorado Tax Amnesty. To obtain more information about Colorado Tax Amnesty, pick up a brochure at your nearest Department of Revenue District Office, bank or library. You may also call the following numbers for: INCOME TAX INFORMATION-839-5600 in Denver or 800-332-2087, toll free, elsewhere in Colorado. OTHER TAX INFORMATION--839-5655 in Denver or 800-332-2085, toll free, elsewhere in Colorado. FORMS ONLY--839-5644 (24-hour hotline}.