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(a) A taxpayer's taxable year under this act shall be the same as his taxable year for Federal income tax purposes.
(b) If a taxpayer's taxable year is changed for Federal income tax purposes, his taxable year for purposes of this act shall be similarly changed. If a taxable year of less than 12 months results from a change of taxable year, the standard deduction and the exemptions shall be prorated under regulations of the Division of Taxation.
(c) A taxpayer's method of accounting under this act shall be the same as his method of accounting for Federal income tax purposes. Net income shall be computed under such method as shall be prescribed by the Division of Taxation to reflect income.
(d)(1) If a taxpayer's method of accounting is changed for Federal income tax purposes, his method of accounting for purposes of this act shall be similarly changed.
(2) If a taxpayer's method of accounting is changed, other than from an accrual to an installment method, any additional tax which results from adjustments determined to be necessary solely by reason of the change shall not be greater than if such adjustments were ratably allocated and included for the taxable year of the change and the preceding taxable years, not in excess of 2, during which the taxpayer used the method of accounting from which the change is made.
(3) If a taxpayer's method of accounting is changed from an accrual to an installment method, any additional tax for the year of such change of method and for any subsequent year which is attributable to the receipt of installment payments properly accrued in a prior year, shall be reduced by the portion of tax for any prior taxable year attributable to the accrual of such installment payments, in accordance with regulations of the Division of Taxation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New Jersey Statutes Title 54. Taxation 54 § 8A-48 - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nj/title-54-taxation/nj-st-sect-54-8a-48/
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