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FRANKFORT, KY (Sept. 1, 2002) ---The Louisville Bar Association will host a mini-course on Kentucky Tax Amnesty for attorneys and the general public on September 20th from noon to 1 PM. The program, entitled "Get Right With the Government-Amnesty Is the Answer," includes a box lunch and will be held at the Louisville Bar Center at 600 W. Main St.
Course pricing is $20.00 for members of the Louisville Bar Association and $40.00 for non-members. A boxed sandwich lunch or a vegetarian lunch will be available for $6.75.
Registration can be done online at www.loubar.org.
The 61-day Kentucky Tax Amnesty program began August 1 and ends Sept. 30. Tax Amnesty includes all state taxes directly administered by the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet. Property taxes levied on real estate, motor vehicles and motor boats payable to local officials are not included. The program applies to back taxes incurred on or after Dec. 1, 1987 and prior to Dec. 1, 2001. Virtually all taxpayers are eligible to participate in the program.

"Tax Amnesty is the Answer. This program will generate much needed revenues for the state during these tough economic times," Secretary of the Revenue Cabinet Dana Mayton said. "In addition to increasing funds for the Commonwealth, Amnesty gives taxpayers who owe back taxes an opportunity for a fresh start."

Secretary Mayton said the two-month Amnesty program is expected to generate $20 million in 2002 and another $7 million in 2003. Approximately 90,000 taxpayers received pre-filled Amnesty applications. Taxpayers eligible for Amnesty, but who do not participate, will incur increased penalties and fees at the conclusion of the program.
This is only the second time in Kentucky history that the state has conducted a Tax Amnesty program. The first program conducted in 1988 waived penalties, fees, and one-half of the interest. The 2002 program not only waives all penalties and fees, but also all of the interest. This Amnesty Program (House Bill 614) was enacted during the 2002 session of the General Assembly and was signed into law by the governor earlier this year. The 1988 program generated more than $61 million, exceeding expectations.

For more information, visit www.amnesty.ky.gov or call the Amnesty toll-free number 1-877-ONLY-TAX (1-877-665-9829). Amnesty applications are available at the offices of Property Valuation Administrators and at Kentucky Revenue Cabinet Taxpayer Service Centers throughout the state. The applications can also be downloaded from the amnesty website. Brochures are also available at the offices of County Clerks.