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Explore the innovative remote access system implemented by the New Jersey Division of Taxation for efficient tax administration, allowing users to access records from anywhere. This system enhances productivity and facilitates paperless audits. With immediate mainframe access, imaging capabilities, and communication tools, it revolutionizes tax processes.
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New JerseyDivision of Taxation Remote Access System Presented by: Robert Shickora
15th Annual FTA Conference and Exhibition Applying Technology to Tax Administration August 15-18, 1999
History • In the beginning…. • Purchased for Audit • Piloted primarily by Field • Evaluation…. • Expansion • Investigations • All other appropriate personnel • Investment…. • Upgraded software • Increase licensing • Application development
New Jersey Nashville, TN User Access from any Location • Short term goal • Allow User to Access Necessary Records and Files from Anywhere at Anytime • Through Consolidation and Telecommuting Reduce Fixed Office Space • Long term goal • Paperless Audits • Electronic Communication by All Staff
Up and Running • Approximately 230 People on Board Now • Anticipation of over 400 employees on-line
The System • Two step dial-in procedure • Step one Connect to New Jersey WAN • Step two Connect to the Division ofTaxation Interface allowing access to Network Services
Once You Have Gained Access • Mainframe • GroupWise • CCH and Premise • Internet • Imaging • Low to Medium Volume File Transfer
Mainframe Access • Immediate Access to Taxpayer Records • Access to Online Adjustments if Necessary • Ability to Print Documentation
Imaging • Instant Access to Imaged Copies of Returns • Ability to Verify Accuracy of Division Records
GroupWise • E-Mail • Calendar • Scheduling
Calendar and Scheduler • Individually • Keep Track of Appointments, Notes, Tasks • Supervisory • Schedule Group and Individual Meetings • Assign Tasks • Track Personnel Working in Field
E-Mail • Send and Receive Messages • Internally • Internet Capable • Send and Receive Attachments
CCH • State Tax Reporters • Multi-State Information • Federal Information
CCH Search • Basic • Retrieves Documents Containing All of Your Search • Plain Language • Type in a Question • or Concept • Advanced • Boolean (And,Or and Not) • Proximity Connectors (Within ? # of Spaces or Words)
Premise • NJ Laws • NJ Regulations • NJ Court Cases • Access to WestLaw for Extremely Current Information
Premise Search • Searches available • Fields Template • Term Search • Natural Language
Internet • Verification of Taxpayer Information • Location • Phone number • Nexus Issues
New Jersey Division of Taxation HomePage • Gateway to Taxation Services
The Director • Our Web site was Redesigned to be More User Friendly • Important Information Can be Accessed Easily Through The Use of Multiple Links • Page Layout Consistent • Large Format Print • Bright Colors • Minimal Scrolling
Organizational Chart • Interactive
Future Goals • Real-Time Communication With Field Offices • Electronic Communication for all Offices and Personnel • Audit Activities Conducted From Whatever the Location of the Auditor • Resolve Technical Problems Remotely • Paperless Audits • High Volume File Transfer
Contacts • Presenter • Robert Shickora • (973) 648-3900 • Divisional Systems Coordinator • John D’Errico • (609) 292-5045 • Remote Access Project Manager • Edward Czaplinski • (609) 984-4133 • Outside Technical Consultant • Mike Rubright • P C Network Inc. • (609) 965-3599 ext.. 110