New Jersey Tax Mediation Pilot Program to Begin Oct. 1

 – September 2, 2025
New Jersey Tax Mediation Pilot Program to Begin Oct. 1

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.