New Jersey Tax Forms 2023
Printable State NJ-1040 Form and NJ-1040 Instructions
New Jersey state income tax Form NJ-1040 must be postmarked by April 15, 2024 in order to avoid penalties and late fees. Printable New Jersey state tax forms for the 2023 tax year will be based on income earned between January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023.
The New Jersey income tax rate for tax year 2023 is progressive from a low of 1.4% to a high of 10.75%. The state income tax table can be found inside the New Jersey 1040 instructions booklet. The New Jersey 1040 instructions and the most commonly filed individual income tax forms are listed below on this page.
Preparation of your New Jersey income tax forms begins with the completion of your federal tax forms. Several of the New Jersey state income tax forms require information from your federal income tax return, for example.
If you have not done so already, please begin with your federal form 1040. Remember that federal tax forms 1040EZ and 1040A have been discontinued. Seniors age 65 and older have the option of filing federal form 1040-SR this year.
What is New Jersey Form NJ-1040?
New Jersey Form NJ-1040 is used by full-year and part-year residents to file their state income tax return. The purpose of Form NJ-1040 is to determine your tax liability for the state of New Jersey. Nonresident filers will complete New Jersey Form NJ-1040NR. Part-year residents may be required to file both Form NJ-1040 and Form NJ-1040NR.
The State of New Jersey does not have an Easy Form (EZ) or Short Form.
Read the Which Form To File
section of the NJ-1040 instructions book to help determine if you should file as a full-year resident, part-year resident, or nonresident for tax year 2023.
Do I have to file a New Jersey tax return?
You must file a New Jersey tax return if your gross income exceeds the minimum specified for your filing status. For tax year 2023, Single residents must file if their gross income is more than $10,000. Married residents must file if their gross income is more than $20,000.
Gross income means all income before deducting expenses that is reportable to the state of New Jersey. Even if your gross income is below the amount specified for your filing status, you may still want to file a New Jersey tax return. You may receive a refund for the state tax amount shown on your New Jersey W-2, for example. You may also be eligible for any New Jersey earned income credit or other low-income related credits.
Read the Filling Requirements
section of the NJ-1040 instructions book to help determine if you should file a state income tax return for tax year 2023.
How to pay estimated taxes in New Jersey?
New Jersey Form NJ-1040-ES is used to pay estimated taxes. If you have taxable income from self-employment, interest, dividends, unemployment compensation, and pensions, you may have to pay estimated tax to the state of New Jersey.
Download New Jersey Form NJ-1040-ES from the list of forms in the table below on this page. The computation worksheet for Form NJ-1040-ES can be found inside the instructions PDF file. Pages one and two of the New Jersey 1040-ES file are the fillable vouchers for the 2024 tax year. Open the PDF file and print the two pages of the form. Then, fill in as instructed and mail to the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation.
New Jersey estimated income tax payment due dates are the same as the federal Form 1040-ES payment due dates. For the 2024 tax year, estimated tax payments are due quarterly on the following dates: April 15, 2024; June 15, 2024; September 15, 2024; and Jan 15, 2025.
Where can I get New Jersey tax forms?
Printable New Jersey tax forms for 2023 are available for download below on this page. These are the official PDF files published by the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation, we do not alter them in any way. The PDF file format allows you to safely print, fill in, and mail in your 2023 New Jersey tax forms.
To get started, download the forms and instructions files you need to prepare your 2023 New Jersey income tax return. Then, open Adobe Acrobat Reader on your desktop or laptop computer. Do not attempt to fill in or print these files from your browser.
From Adobe Acrobat Reader use the Ctrl + O shortcut or select File / Open and navigate to your 2023 New Jersey tax forms. Open the files to read the instructions, and, remember to save any fillable forms periodically while filling them in. Print all New Jersey state tax forms at 100%, actual size, without any scaling.
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Booklets generally contain an assortment of printable tax forms and instructions.
2023 New Jersey Tax Form Downloads
| Form | Title | |
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| NJ-1040 | 2023 New Jersey Resident Income Tax Return |
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| NJ-1040NR | 2023 New Jersey Nonresident Income Tax Return |
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| NJ-1040NRV | NJ Gross Income Tax Nonresident Payment Voucher | |
| NJ-1040V | NJ Gross Income Tax Resident Payment Voucher | |
| NJ-1040X | State Of New Jersey Amended Income Tax Resident Return |
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| NJ-1040-ES | 2024 New Jersey Declaration of Estimated Income Tax (NJ-1040ES) |
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| NJ-630 | Application For Extension of Time To File New Jersey Gross Income Tax Return | |
| NJ-2210 | Underpayment of Estimated Tax by Individuals, Estates, or Trusts | |
| NJ-BUS-1 | New Jersey Gross Income Tax Business Income Summary Schedule (NJ-1040) | |
| NJ-BUS-1 | New Jersey Gross Income Tax Business Income Summary Schedule (NJ-1040NR) | |
| NJ-BUS-2 | New Jersey Gross Income Tax Alternative Business Calculation Adjustment (NJ-1040) | |
| NJ-BUS-2 | New Jersey Gross Income Tax Alternative Business Calculation Adjustment (NJ-1040NR) | |
| NJ-COJ | Credit for Income or Wage Taxes Paid to Other Jurisdiction | |
| NJ-DOP | Net Gains or Income From Disposition of Property | |
| NJ-HCC | Health Care Coverage | |
How do I track my New Jersey tax refund?
To track the status of your New Jersey income tax refund online, visit the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation website and use their Check Your Refund Status service. State of New Jersey Division of Taxation asks that you wait 10 days before checking the status of an electronically filed return and 12 weeks for a mailed in paper return.
To track the status of your New Jersey income tax refund for 2023 you will need the following information:
- Social Security Number
- Amount of your refund
The requested information must match what was submitted on your 2023 New Jersey Form NJ-1040. To track prior year refunds, you will need to contact the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation service center by phone or mail.
To contact the State of New Jersey Division of Taxation service center by phone or email, use the check your refund status link above. Alternatively, read or print the 2023 New Jersey Form NJ-1040 instructions to obtain the proper phone number and mailing address.
Last updated: December 11, 2023
References:
- Individual Income Tax Forms. State of New Jersey, State of New Jersey Division of Taxation. Retrieved December 11, 2023.
- Who Must File. State of New Jersey, State of New Jersey Division of Taxation. Retrieved December 11, 2023.