You can file electronically yourself using your personal computer and an approved tax preparation software package, or you can have a tax professional file your return electronically on your behalf. If you wish to file your State return electronically, you must file both your Federal and State returns in that manner. To qualify to file electronically, you must be a full-year New Jersey resident. You may be due a refund, have a zero balance or owe money with your tax return. Returns which require enclosures and schedules, nonresident returns, amended returns and returns for prior years will not be accepted at this time.
Electronic filing saves time, money and errors.
You will also know within a few days that your return was received by the State. If you are due a refund, you can expect it to be mailed within two weeks. And, if you file a return electronically, you may request that either your New Jersey income tax refund check, or homestead rebate check, or both, be directly deposited into your account at a bank or other financial institution. If you have a balance due with your return, you can file early and send in your check later. You can also pay by credit card.