Division of Taxation
For residents under 65 not collecting Social Security or Railroad Retirement Disability benefits, the ANCHOR filing season begins in August 2026, with Benefit Confirmation Letters being sent starting August 10, 2026.
The Stay NJ program offers property tax benefits to eligible homeowners. The Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Act, signed on June 30, 2026, provides for additional 2026 Stay NJ benefits relating to the 2024 Tax Year, plus benefits to be paid in Fiscal Year 2027 for the current 2025 Tax Year application.
We will be issuing 2025 payments on a payment schedule to qualified applicants beginning July 15, 2026. Paper checks will continue to be issued on a rolling basis.
DORES has issued notices to certain taxpayers about updated ACH banking information for tax and employer payments, requiring action to update payment systems if submitting ACH credit payments.
New Jersey contracts with a private collection company to collect overdue taxes (deficiencies) and outstanding returns (delinquencies). The Division's new collection agency is Coast Professional, Inc.
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.
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.
New Jersey Division of Taxation Director
Marita R. Sciarrotta, a career public servant, was confirmed as Director of the New Jersey Division of Taxation on June 30, 2025. She has served as Acting Director since September 25, 2023.
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