1040 New Jersey electronic filing information
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
NJ Division of Revenue
P.O. Box 628
Trenton, NJ 08646-0628
Phone
: 609-292-9292 or 609-777-4216 Tax Refund Inquiries
: 609-826-4400 or 800-323-4400
State electronic filing details
E-filing information | Details |
|---|---|
Grace period | 10 days |
E-filing mandate | Yes, if filing more than 10 resident returns. Penalty of $50/return that is not e-filed. Opt-out / Waiver: ERO retains Form NJ-1040-O |
Accepts state-only filings | Yes |
Return types accepted | Resident Nonresident Part-year Amended Estimate Payments (separate e-file) Extension PTR-1 |
Return types not accepted | N/A |
Accepts returns with these conditions | Refund Zero balance Balance due |
Direct deposit of refunds | Yes |
Accepted forms of payment | Direct debit (required for extensions) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) Credit card |
Signature requirements | Act of e-file is considered signature. NJ-8879 is not required. PIN allowed as signature: Yes |
Drivers license requirements | Optional |
Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years Within 3 calendar years |
Special considerations | If an extension shows a balance due it must be paid by direct debit. See NJ 1040 Handbook for Practitioners |
