How to check your New Jersey refund status
Like the IRS, New Jersey allows you to check the status of your tax refund online. The New Jersey Department of Taxation is where you can find your NJ state refund tax status. Check the status of your New Jersey tax refund using these resources:
State: New Jersey
Website: New Jersey Divison of Taxation
Refund Status Phone Support: Automated: 1-800-323-4400 (within NJ, NY, PA, DE, and MD) or 1-609-826-4500 (anywhere)
General Tax Information: 1-609-292-6400
Online Contact Form: https://www.state.nj.us/treas/taxation/contactus_tyttaxa.shtml
2024 State Tax Filing Deadline: April 15, 2025
By using your Social Security number and estimated refund amount, you can check the status of your New Jersey (NJ) state tax refund. Remember, when you e-file your tax return, you generally receive your income tax refund faster than paper filing. Choosing direct deposit speeds up the refund process even more.
Note: Please wait four weeks before checking on your refund if you e-filed and 12 weeks if you paper-filed. New Jersey income tax returns filed electronically generally take four weeks to process at minimum, while paper tax returns can take a minimum of 12 weeks.
Where’s my New Jersey tax refund?
New Jersey works hard to prevent identity theft and fraudulent use of taxpayer information. These anti-fraud protections cause a small delay in receiving your tax refund. Processing returns and issuing correct refunds is the goal of the New Jersey Department of Taxation.
Your tax refund may be delayed if you enter incorrect direct deposit information. If you received a request for documents or additional information from the Department of Taxation, make sure to respond immediately. Your income tax return and refund won’t be processed without responding to the Department’s request.
Live in New Jersey but work in New York?
If you were a resident of New Jersey for any part of the year, you must file a New Jersey state income tax return. That includes living in New Jersey for only part of the year. You will owe personal income tax to New Jersey on your New York wages, even if your employer didn’t withhold New Jersey income tax from your pay. If New York income tax was withheld, you need to file a New York state nonresident tax return to receive a refund of the tax paid to New York.
For more details about living and working in different states, check out our article on tax reciprocity.
New Jersey tax brackets
The state of New Jersey is known for having one of the highest income tax rates in the United States. Here is a look at the tax brackets based on e-filing status:
Single filers and married filing separately 2024 NJ tax brackets:
| Taxable Income – Single Filers/Married Filing Separately | Tax Percentage |
|---|---|
| Up to $20,000 | 1.40% |
| $20,001-$35,000 | 1.75% |
| $35,001-$40,000 | 3.5% |
| $40,001-$75,000 | 5.525% |
| $75,001-$500,000 | 6.37% |
| $500,001-$1,000,000 | 8.97% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.75% |
Married filing jointly and heads of household 2024 NJ tax brackets:
| Taxable Income – Married Filing Jointly/Heads of Household | Tax Percentage |
|---|---|
| Up to $20,000 | 1.40% |
| $20,001-$50,000 | 1.75% |
| $50,001-$70,000 | 2.45% |
| $70,001-$80,000 | 3.50% |
| $80,001-$150,000 | 5.525% |
| $150,001-$500,000 | 6.37% |
| $500,001-$1,000,000 | 8.97% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 10.750% |
New Jersey income and deductions
In New Jersey, a few different types of income are not taxable. Social Security benefits, unemployment compensation, and lottery winnings below $10,000 are not taxed.
When it comes to tax deductions, New Jersey taxpayers are limited in what they can use on their return. There is no standard deduction available, and the majority of itemized deductions are not allowed. There are, however, a few expenses the state allows taxpayers to deduct on their state returns. Some examples include:
- Certain medical expenses that exceed 2% of your income in New Jersey are deductible.
- Health insurance payments for self-employed taxpayers.
- Contributions to Archer MSA can also be claimed as deductions.
- Alimony payments are tax deductible.
- A property tax deduction or a refundable property tax credit may be available for certain New Jersey homeowners or tenants.
New Jersey personal exemptions
Taxpayers in New Jersey can also claim personal exemptions. The values of these exemptions vary depending on the filer type:
- Regular exemptions: You can claim a personal exemption of $1,000 for you and your spouse, if applicable.
- Dependent exemptions: You can claim $1,500 for each child that qualifies as a dependent for federal tax purposes.
- Senior 65+ exemptions: If you were 65 or older on the last day of the tax year you can claim a $1,000 exemption.
- Blind or disabled exemptions: You can take an additional $1,000 exemption if you were blind or disabled on the last day of the tax year.
- Veteran exemptions: As a veteran, you can claim a $6,000 exemption if you were honorably discharged from active duty any time before the last day of the tax year. Spouses who meet these requirements can also take this exemption.
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