You can get information about your New Jersey Income Tax refund online or by phone. Phone Inquiry: 1-800-323-4400. This service is available 7 days a week (hours may vary). You will need the Social Security number that was listed first on your return and the amount of the refund requested when you call.
Check the mail! The first round of the Senior Freeze rebate checks have been distributed to eligible New Jersey residents. The Department of the Treasury's Division of Taxation began issuing the reimbursement checks to senior citizens or disabled persons that filed their application before May 1.
ANCHOR benefits are distributed within 90 days of applying in most cases. Want to check the status of your benefit? Visit anchor.nj.
Though we try to mail applications to those who may be eligible for the program, it may be necessary to contact the Senior Freeze Information Line at 1-800-882-6597 to request an application or print a copy of Form PTR-1 from our website.
Call the Senior Freeze Information Line at 1-800-882-6597 for more information.
Senior Freeze infoline: 1-800-882-6597 to check the status of a filed application, order an application, and ask questions. Automated infoline: 1-800-323-4400 to listen to prerecorded information. Online: nj/taxation. Email: nj.taxation@treas.nj for general information.
Tax forms 1040 and 1040-SR are nearly identical. The main advantage of using Form 1040-SR is that it has a larger type, making it easier to read if you're doing your taxes by hand. It also emphasizes some specific tax benefits for those over age 65, although these benefits are also included in Form 1040.
Standard Deduction Exception Summary for Tax Year 2022 If you are age 65 or older, your standard deduction increases by $1,750 if you file as single or head of household. If you are legally blind, your standard deduction increases by $1,750 as well.
The U.S. Tax Return for Seniors, Form 1040-SR for 2022, is designed to simplify the tax filing process for senior citizens. It includes important sections for income, deductions, and credits relevant to seniors.
Eligible applicants can file the 2022 Senior Freeze application (Form PTR-1) online at nj/ treasury/taxation/ptr or by paper, using the form in this booklet. Applications must be filed on or before Octo- ber 31, 2023. Online applications must be filed by p.m., October 31, 2023.