State of NJ - Department of the Treasury

File Your NJ Return Electronically

New Jersey’s official online tax portals allow residents and nonresidents to file their electronically for free.

Free Tax Preparation

The VITA program offers free, IRS-certified tax preparation services for eligible New Jersey residents, helping individuals and families file accurate federal and state tax returns at no cost.

2024 Stay NJ Payments

We will begin issuing First-Quarter payments for the 2024 Stay NJ Program on February 9, 2026. Eligible recipients will receive their paper checks in the mail.

2025 NJ-1040 Booklet Page Order

Tax Year 2025 NJ-1040 booklets were mailed with pages 1–2 placed separately from pages 3–4, but all pages are included, and the return can be filed normally by combining them. If you prefer, you may request a corrected booklet, print the return, or file online for free starting January 26, 2026.

Major Upgrades to the NJ Tax-Filing System

We are modernizing our tax-filing system through a multi-phased approach. Phase 1 tax filing and payment systems are now available through the NJ Tax Portal.

Appointment Scheduling

Introducing our Property Tax and Income Tax appointment system. Book online for a callback. Tax professionals can also schedule phone appointments to assist clients with various tax matters.

Date	Title	News Type / Tax Type
01/09/2026	Cash Transaction Rounding Guidance Due to Penny Supply Changes	Sales and Use Tax
12/16/2025	TB-21(R) Interest Rates Assessed	Other
12/04/2025	TB-87(R) Initial Guidance for Corporation Business Tax Filers and the IRC § 163(j) Limitation	Corporation Business Tax
12/04/2025	Federal Renaming for GILTI and FDII Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act for Corporation Business Tax	Corporation Business Tax
12/01/2025	One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) - Changes to Charitable Contribution Deductions	Corporation Business Tax
12/01/2025	One Big Beautiful Bill Act and the New Jersey Gross Income Tax	Individual Income Tax
12/01/2025	TB-114(R) The New Jersey Research and Development Tax Credit	Corporation Business Tax and Individual Income Tax
11/18/2025	Nonresident Athletes, Entertainers, and Performers	Individual Income Tax
10/09/2025	TB-117 Casino Licensees' Corporation Business Tax Obligations	Corporation Business Tax and Individual Income Tax
09/30/2025	NOTICE: Change to GIT/REP Program Inquiry Procedures	Other
09/23/2025	NJ HMFA Project Financing Tax Credit Program	Tax Credit Program
09/02/2025	TB-115(R) Mediation Pilot Program	Corporation Business Tax and Sales and Use Tax
09/02/2025	Mediation Pilot Program Frequently Asked Questions	Corporation Business Tax and Sales and Use Tax
09/02/2025	Information on New Jersey Mediation Pilot Program	Corporation Business Tax and Sales and Use Tax
07/30/2025	Tax Increase on Cigarette, Tobacco, and Vapor Products	Cigarette Tax
07/28/2025	Changes to the Nonresident Partner's Share of Tax Calculation for 2024 NJ-1065	Partnership
07/25/2025	Change to Controlling Interest Transfer Tax (CITT)	Property Administration
07/16/2025	Sussex County Man Charged with Tax Fraud	Criminal Enforcement
07/09/2025	Clarification on the Graduated Percent Fee Implementation	Property Administration
07/02/2025	Amendment to Fees on Transfers Over $1 Million Dollars	Property Administration
05/20/2025	Sales Tax Treatment of Tariff Mark Ups	Sales and Use Tax
05/06/2025	TB-116 - New PPGRT Guidance for Burnout Portion of Aviation Fuel in Interstate/Foreign Commerce	Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax
03/17/2025	The deadline for PTE-BAIT elections, filings, and payments has been extended to Friday, March 21, 2025, from the original date of March 17, 2025.	PTE/BAIT
03/06/2025	How to Claim Your Property Tax Credit for 2022 and 2023	Individual Income Tax
03/03/2025	Moving QSSS Payments to the S Corporation Parent’s Account	Corporation Business Tax
03/03/2025	Former Chief Financial Officer of Not-For-Profit Company Charged with Stealing $2.5 Million, Money Laundering and Tax Evasion	Criminal Enforcement
02/12/2025	Electronic Signatures and the GIT/REP Forms	Other
01/30/2025	Clarification on Difficulty of Care Payments and Tax Exemption	Individual Income Tax

Date

Title

News Type / Tax Type

01/09/2026

Cash Transaction Rounding Guidance Due to Penny Supply Changes

Sales and Use Tax

12/16/2025

TB-21(R) Interest Rates Assessed

Other

12/04/2025

TB-87(R) Initial Guidance for Corporation Business Tax Filers and the IRC § 163(j) Limitation

Corporation Business Tax