Updated: Tax Bulletin Newsletter December 2017

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Issue 1: December 2017

DOR pyramid of excellence

The New DOR

In January of 2017, Adam Krupp became Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR)'s new Commissioner. One of the main focuses that the Commissioner and DOR leadership has taken very seriously is taking DOR to the next level.

Several new programs and initiatives have been introduced focusing on improving design, operation, management, and level of service delivery for all DOR functions. A special focus has been improving the overall health of DOR by improving leadership practices, partner relationships, internal and external communications, recognizing team member performance, and  improving employee engagement. These initiatives are all part of one big picture to improve DOR's culture. Improved customer service, becoming passionate about continuous improvement and making DOR a great place to work are the goals of the new DOR.

A key component to the new DOR is a new mission and vision. The shift from "collect" to "serve" and "taxypayers" to "customers" is a direct reflection of the fundamental shift within DOR. 

You can read the new mission and vision in the pyramid of excellence above and learn more by clicking on the pyramid, to going our About Us website or reading the 2017 Annual Report.

2017 Updates to DOR Notices and Bulletins

Aviation Fuel Excise Tax (Commissioner’s Directive #49) 

How to Compute Withholding for State and County Income Tax (Notice #1)

Gasoline Use Tax Rate (Notice #2)

Interest rates for Calendar year 2018 (Notice #3)

Form Specifications for Software developers (Notice #4)

Rates for the Gasoline License Tax, Special Fuel License Tax, and Motor Carrier Surcharge Tax (Notice #43)

Corporate Income Tax Return due date changes (Commissioner’s directive #58) 

Sales of Coins, Bullion, or Legal Tender (Information Bulletin #50) 

Sales Tax Exemption for Research and Development Property ( Informational Bulletin #75)  

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Switching from ePay to DORpay

On December 1, 2017, DORpay fully replaced the ePay online payment system. You can still use ePay to check past payments. Please see our DORpay Quick Step Guide for more information.

DOR Form Changes

DOR has several form changes this year that could affect filings for individual, corporate, and composite taxes.

See Form Changes>>

Commissioner's Corner 

Commissioner Adam Krupp

It feels like yesterday that I was walking through the doors of Indiana’s Department of Revenue for my first day as Commissioner.  In reality, I am rapidly approaching my one-year anniversary in a role that is equal parts challenging and exciting.  As I continue to learn the ropes and better-familiarize myself with Indiana’s tax code, I frequently pause and reflect on the enormous opportunity – not to mention responsibility – that was presented to me by Governor Holcomb after he was elected as Indiana’s 51st governor.  It continues to be a humbling experience – one that I do not take for granted.  As a Hoosier, making the complete transition from a career in the private sector to a dedicated, passionate public servant for the great state of Indiana has been refreshing, energizing, and created a new sense of purpose. 

But enough about me.  I want Hoosiers to know there is a whole team of individuals working hard to make Indiana’s Department of Revenue the nation’s premiere tax administrator.  Since January 2017, DOR has featured a new Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, Policy Director, Inspector General, Communications Director, and many others who have walked away from successful careers in the private sector or other government agencies to be a part of something special – the transformation and modernization of the Department of Revenue. 

The team of individuals at DOR believe in building and maintaining a healthy organization, share a passion for customer service and process improvement, and are driven to see this agency succeed.  This is not only rare but makes DOR a great place to work.  Our staff of over 600 hard-working, passionate Hoosiers are taking all of the changes implemented and anticipated in stride. They are continuing to serve Indiana by performing extremely complex transactions on a daily basis.  But in doing so, we are making sure everyone knows they can enjoy themselves and create a fun environment at work.  We have a saying around the office – “If you aren’t having fun, you’re doing it wrong.”  That type of environment translates into heightened levels of customer service, which is our number one priority these days.

Welcome to Tax Bulletin

Hello there, and welcome to Tax Bulletin, the Indiana Department of Revenue’s (DOR) e-newsletter. Tax Bulletin combines the former newsletters Tax Dispatch and Biz Tax into one easy to read, simple e-newsletter for tax practitioners, business owners and DOR customers. Tax Bulletin can easily be shared with colleagues by clicking the “share” button in the footer or new readers can subscribe below.

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2018 Due Dates for Individual Income Tax Filers

  • 01/16/18- Farmer/fisherman (2/3rd rule): only one est. payment due
  • 1/31/18- File IND return, pay tax due, no 4th installment payment due
  • 03/01/18- Farmer/fisherman (2/3rd rule): file return/pay by March 1, no est. tax due
  • 04/17/18- IT-40; IT-40PNR; IT-40RNR; IT-40ES; ES-40 (1st est. installment period); IT-9
  • 06/15/18- IT-40ES; ES-40 (2nd est. installment period)
  • 07/02/18 - SC-40; IT-40/IT-40PNR filing due date if claiming unified tax credit for the elderly (not including extensions)
  • 09/17/18- IT-40ES; ES-40 (3rd est. installment period)
  • 11/14/18 - State filing due date if filing under extension (federal Form 4868 and/or IT-9)

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Recent Tax Filing Changes 

You can find highlights of several key changes to Indiana’s tax laws over the past few years  For a complete listing of all the changes for 2017 and changes that go into effect in 2018, please see our 2017 Legislative Summary.

Legislative Summary>>

2018

2018 Due Dates for Corporate Tax Filers

Commissioner’s Directive #58 was issued in response to P.L 114-41, which changed federal due dates of corporate returns.

Form IT-20 Indiana Corporate Income Tax Return -Due 15th day of fifth month following the end of the taxable year

Form IT-20S Indiana S Corporation Return- Due 15th day of fourth month following the end of the tax year

Form IT-65 Indiana Partnership Return- Due 15th day of fourth month following the end of the tax year

Corporate Extensions

Form IT-20 Indiana Corporate Income Tax Return - Extended due date is 30 days after 15th day of tenth month after the end of the taxpayer’s taxable year.

Form IT-20S (Indiana S-Corp) and Form IT-65 (Indiana Partnership)- Remains the 15th day of tenth month after the end of the taxpayer’s tax year.

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