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LOOK WHAT'S HAPPENING FOR FALL 2006:
STUDY SKILLS WORKSHOPS!
The Center for Government Services of Rutgers,
The State University of New Jersey, offers courses in tax
collection administration that are designed to train municipal
tax collectors in the duties and responsibilities of their
office. Principles of Municipal Tax Collection I, II and III
are required in all cases for the designation of Certified
Tax Collector (see N.J.S.A. 40A:9-145 et seq.).
In addition to tax collectors, other municipal officials
as well as interested citizens are invited to enroll in the
courses provided the prerequisites are satisfied and space
is available. The instructional staff is composed of persons
who are experienced members of the field. All of the instructors
are state certified tax collectors.
Certificates are awarded for the satisfactory completion
of each program which is defined as attendance at 80 percent
of the class hours, a passing grade of 80, and full payment
of all fees.
Courses are scheduled in both the fall and spring semesters
at locations throughout the state. Times and locations are
announced in advance of each semester
Course Descriptions
Principles of Municipal
Tax Collection I -- 36 hrs.
Text: Principles of Municipal Tax Collection
I (2001)
This introductory course is designed as an introduction
to municipal tax collection and the basic duties and responsibilities
of the municipal tax collector.
Major areas of instruction include the statutory basis and
institutional framework for local government in New Jersey,
duties of the assessor and county tax board, assessments for
improvements, tax searches, and searches for improvements.
The tax collector's duties are covered with regard to billing,
cashiering, and reports.
The office and duties of the municipal treasurer, treasurer
of school monies, and utility collector are also discussed.
The course includes hands-on calculations. A review and final
exam are given. A twelve-digit calculator is required.
Principles of Municipal Tax Collection
II: Tax Sales -- 36 hrs.
Prerequisite: Principles of Municipal Tax
Collection I
Text: Principles of Municipal Tax Collection II
This second course in the sequence focuses
upon the advanced aspects of enforcement. The areas of enforcement
that are covered in detail are general provisions, power of
tax sale, preparation, mechanics, and certificate of sale.
Redemptions, redemptions by installments, priorities of liens,
bankruptcy, foreclosure, in personam, and In Rem are also
discussed in depth. Other topics presented are assignment
of tax sale certificates and cancellation and redemption of
tax sale certificates. The course includes hands-on calculations.
A review and final exam are given. A twelve-digit calculator
is required.
Principles of Municipal
Tax Collection III: Tax Office Operations -- 36 hrs.
Prerequisite: Tax Collection I and II
Text: Principles of Municipal Tax Collection III (1998)
This third course in the sequence covers the
tax appeal process (both County Board and State Tax Court);
a detailed review of estimated and final tax billing (including
state fiscal year); tax overbills; requirements and preparation
of senior citizen and veterans deduction reporting; calculation
of percentages of tax collections. The course also includes
instruction on the areas of records management and an overview
of the operations and security of the tax office; mortgage
escrow; and credit card acceptance. The course includes hands-on
calculations. A review and final examination are given. A
twelve-digit calculator is required.
Other Programs
Tax Collectors Review
Course --- 18 hrs.
This program is a review of the courses in New Jersey tax
collection administration, and is offered prior to the State
Certified Tax Collector Examination. This class is open only
to those persons who have satisfactorily completed Principles
of Municipal Tax Collection I, II, and III. This course is
not required to take the New Jersey State Certification Exam.
Seminars
In addition to certification courses, a series of one-day
and half-day seminars on topics of interest to tax collectors
are offered. Separate announcements are mailed each semester.
Spring Conference for Tax Collectors
and Treasurers
This program is sponsored by the Tax Collectors and Treasurers
Association of New Jersey. It is offered in the spring and
is designed to meet the continuing education needs of tax
collectors, treasurers, and other public officials concerned
with the responsibilities of the tax collection office. A
separate announcement will be mailed in the spring by the
Tax Collectors and Treasurers Association of New Jersey.
Certified Tax Collector
State Examination
No persons shall be appointed or reappointed as a tax collector
unless they hold a Tax Collector Certificate pursuant to N.J.S.A.
40A:9-145.7. Examinations for Certified Tax Collector will
be given periodically by the Division of Local Government
Services, New Jersey Department of Community Affairs, 101
South Broad Street, PO Box 803, Trenton, NJ 08625-0803.
Department of Community Affairs Requirements for Certified
Tax Collector Exam
1. Be a minimum of 21 years of age
2. Be a United States citizen
3. Be a high school graduate or possess an equivalency diploma
4. Complete Principles of Municipal Tax Collection I, II,
and III offered by Rutgers.
5. Have two years full-time work experience in New Jersey
municipal tax collection or a 4-year college degree.
For more information about the State Tax Collection Certification
Exam go to www.state.nj.us/dca/lgs,
or call the Certification Unit at 609/633-6349.
For details and requirements to take the State Exam, call
the Certification Unit at 609/633-6349 or click
here.
Registration
Please use this application
form to pre register no later than three (3) days prior
to a course's scheduled starting date. Payment must be submitted
with the application form. Early registration is advisable.
Registrations are processed on a first come, first served
basis. The University reserves the right to cancel any course
if there are insufficient enrollments.
Note: Online registration
is currently unavailable. Please mail or fax registration
or order forms until this issue is resolved.
Publications
Required texts are provided for the three
mandatory courses. Additional copies of current Tax Collection
manuals are available for purchase.
Principles of Municipal Tax Collection
I (2001) $40
Principles of Municipal Tax Collection II (2001) $35
Principles of Municipal Tax Collection III (1998) $30
For an order form, call 732/932-3640 ext. 628.
Lifetime Learning Tax
Reporting Requirements
Since you may be eligible for a tax deduction
under the Lifetime Learning Tax Act, Rutgers records the
name, address, and social security number of all Continuing
Education participants.
Withdraw
The Center will refund the full program fee
to any individual who provides written notice of withdrawal
prior to the start of the first class session. Mail or fax
withdrawal notices to:
Center for Government Services
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
33 Livingston Avenue, Suite 200
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1979
Fax: 732/932-3586
Cooperating Organizations
 Division
of Local Government Services New
Jersey Department of Community Affairs
Tax
Collectors and Treasurers Association of New Jersey.
Information
Questions on the Rutgers Tax Collection program
may be directed to:
Center for Government Services
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
33 Livingston Avenue, Suite 200
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1979
732/932-3640 ext. 648
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