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
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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
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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}.