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 TRENTON
- New Jersey Treasurer John E. McCormac announced today that for the
first time since tax year 1995, when the Division of Taxation began
offering a paperless tax filing option, the number of paperless tax
forms submitted has surpassed the one million mark.
Through
April 13, the number of paperless returns for tax year 2003 is 1,028,215.
The previous single year record for paperless submissions was tax year
2002, when 975,179 filers chose one of New Jersey's three "FastFile"
options. The FastFile, user-friendly systems include NJ TeleFile, NJ
WebFile, and NJ ELF, which enable taxpayers to submit paperless returns
over the telephone, via the Internet, or through use of a computer-software
package. The Division of Taxation has received 1,838,025 paper returns
to date, indicating that one out of every three taxpayers has submitted
forms through FastFile. Over 4 million total returns are expected by
the April 15 deadline.
The
increased usage of FastFile systems has enabled personnel in the Divisions
of Taxation and Revenue to process returns and deliver refunds to taxpayers
at an accelerated rate this spring.
"We
are pleased with taxpayers' response to the paperless filing options,"
said Treasurer McCormac. "Our overall paperless success has been
made possible though improvements to technology and computer programming.
As a result, the State is reducing processing costs while also delivering
efficient, user friendly services to the citizens of our state."
With
the April 15 filing deadline looming, the Treasurer again encouraged
New Jersey taxpayers to take advantage of the FastFile options, which
ensure greater accuracy as well as speedier processing of income tax
forms.
"The
electronic-filing systems can be accessed from the convenience of your
own home, and, this year, we've made the process even easier by eliminating
the New Jersey Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) that were previously
required," Treasurer McCormac explained. Taxpayers who use NJ ELF
will still need a federal PIN.
NJ
TeleFile allows taxpayers to submit their returns free of charge by
dialing 1-888-235-FILE (3453) from a touch-tone telephone in New Jersey
or its surrounding states and following the automated voice prompts.
Users should complete a TeleFile worksheet prior to calling the toll-free
number.
NJ
WebFile is a free, Internet-based system with extensive firewalls and
software security provisions. Everything you need to prepare and file
a State tax return can be found with the click of a button at www.njwebfile.com.
NJ
ELF enables those filing their federal returns electronically to submit
New Jersey returns at the same time. Taxpayers can file via computer
with approved tax-preparation software or by visiting an online tax-preparation
site. They can also seek the services of a tax professional. A list
of approved software vendors can be found on the Division of Taxation's
Web site, www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/appsoftvend.htm
Taxpayers
who have a liability to the State can make their payments online through
either electronic check (e-check) at www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/online.htm
or by credit card.
NJ
FastFile systems are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For
more information, visit www.njfastfile.com
or call our customer service center at 609-292-6400. Representatives
are available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with extended
hours till 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 15th.
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