New Jersey state tax filing

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New Jersey tax details

The New Jersey Division of Taxation made no major changes for the 2025 tax year.

2025 New Jersey tax forms

These are the supported New Jersey state tax forms on FreeTaxUSA:

  • Form NJ-1040
    New Jersey Resident Income Tax Return

  • Form NJ-1040NR
    New Jersey Nonresident Income Tax Return

  • Schedule NJ-COJ
    New Jersey Credit for Income or Wage Taxes Paid to Other Jurisdiction

  • Schedule NJ-DOP
    New Jersey Net Gains or Income From Disposition of Property

  • Schedule NJ-BUS-1
    New Jersey Gross Income Tax Business Income Summary Schedule

  • Schedule NJ-BUS-1NR
    New Jersey Nonresident Gross Income Tax Business Income Summary Schedule

  • Schedule NJ-BUS-2
    New Jersey Gross Income Tax Alternative Business Calculation Adjustment

  • Schedule NJ-BUS-2NR
    New Jersey Nonresident Gross Income Tax Alternative Business Calculation Adjustment

  • Schedule NJ-WWC
    New Jersey Wounded Warrior Caregivers Credit

  • Schedule NJ-HCC
    New Jersey Health Care Coverage

  • Form NJ-EZ
    New Jersey Easy Enrollment Health Insurance

  • Form NJ-2450
    New Jersey Employee's Claim for Credit for Excess UI/WF/SWF, Disability Insurance, and/or Family Leave Insurance Contributions

  • Form NJ-1040-V
    New Jersey Resident Payment Voucher

  • Form NJ-1040NR-V
    New Jersey Nonresident Payment Voucher

  • Form NJ-1040-ES-V
    New Jersey Estimated Tax Payment Voucher

  • Form NJ-1040X
    New Jersey Amended Resident Income Tax Return

  • Form NJ-1040-O
    New Jersey E-File Opt-Out Request Form

Frequently asked questions

2025 New Jersey filing deadlines

Keep these New Jersey state deadlines in mind as you do your taxes.

  • E-Filed tax returns
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Mailed tax returns
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • New Jersey tax extension
    If you expect a refund: Automatic with a federal extension.
    If you expect to owe NJ taxes: Submit Form NJ-630 with payment.
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Electronic income tax payment
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Mailed income tax payment
    Due by April 15, 2026

  • Tax returns for extension filers
    Due by October 15, 2026

2025 New Jersey refunds

Ways to receive your refund

Get your New Jersey refund in your checking or savings account, on a prepaid debit card, mailed as a paper check, or put it towards next year's New Jersey taxes.

Refund status for e-filed tax returns

If you filed your New Jersey tax return electronically, you can usually check your NJ refund status 4-5 business days after the New Jersey Division of Taxation accepts your return. Your refund can take up to 4+ weeks to process.

Refund status for mailed tax returns

If you mailed your New Jersey tax return, you should wait 12 weeks before checking your NJ refund status.

How to check your refund status

Check your NJ refund status online.
Call the New Jersey Taxpayer Service Center at 1-800-323-4400.

2025 New Jersey state tax payments

New Jersey has many income tax payment options. Find the option that works best for you below.

Pay electronically

If you e-file your New Jersey tax return with us, you can set this up when filing your return.

You can also pay online here.

Due by April 15, 2026

Pay with a card

Visit here to pay using a credit card.

Due by April 15, 2026

Pay by mail

View your mail-in payment options here.

Due by April 15, 2026

New Jersey Division of Taxation contact information:
Phone: (609) 292-6748
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New Jersey contact form

2025 New Jersey extension

An extension extends the time you have to file your return by up to 6 months. If you need to pay taxes, you are required to pay the amount due by April 15, 2026.

You need to pay at least 80% of your tax liability by April 15, 2026. If you pay late, you may be charged a late penalty and interest on any unpaid taxes.

If you expect a refund from New Jersey:
Automatic with an accepted federal extension.

If you expect to owe New Jersey taxes:
Submit Form NJ-630 with payment by April 15, 2026.

If your federal extension is not accepted, a New Jersey extension can be requested with Form NJ-630.

New Jersey prior year taxes

Even though the deadline has passed, you can still prepare New Jersey taxes for prior years. Many people who file late tax returns have refunds waiting for them. We'll help you prepare and mail your federal and state tax returns.

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