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2nd Quarter Estimated Payments Still Due on June 15, 2020
Estimated tax payments for the 2nd quarter are still due on June 15 for both Income Tax and Corporation Business Tax taxpayers. Any 2nd quarter payments made after June 15 will be considered late and may be subject to interest charges. Only estimated payments originally due on April 15 have been extended to July 15, 2020.
On April 14, 2020 Governor Murphy signed into law the "COVID-19 Fiscal Mitigation Act" (P.L. 2020, c.19). The Act automatically extends certain tax filings and payments originally due on April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020.
Individual Gross Income Tax, Partnership, and Corporation Business Tax calendar year filers now have until July 15 to file and pay these taxes, including estimated tax payments due on April 15. Penalties and interest will not be imposed on the balance of tax due between the original due date and the extended due date for returns and/or payments submitted by July 15, 2020. All other returns and payments are due on their original due date (including 2nd quarter estimated tax payments for calendar year filers).
Information about the Federal Economic Impact Payment – Stimulus Check
This payment is from the federal government and is sometimes referred to as a “stimulus payment.” These payments are automatic for most taxpayers who meet the income guidelines. No further action is needed by taxpayers who filed tax returns in 2018 and 2019, including most seniors and retirees. No State or federal taxes will be taken out of your stimulus check, and any stimulus money received does not affect your 2020 tax return.
New Jersey cannot provide any information about the amount, eligibility, or when you may receive a payment. Please visit the IRS website for more information.
2nd Quarter Estimated Payments Still Due on June 15, 2020
2nd Quarter Estimated Payments Still Due on June 15, 2020
Estimated tax payments for the 2nd quarter are still due on June 15 for both Income Tax and Corporation Business Tax taxpayers. Any 2nd quarter payments made after June 15 will be considered late and may be subject to interest charges. Only estimated payments originally due on April 15 have been extended to July 15, 2020.
2017 Homestead Benefit Program
2017 HOMESTEAD BENEFIT PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT
Because the COVID-19 pandemic is anticipated to negatively impact the State economy, the New Jersey Department of the Treasury has frozen a portion of spending in order to ensure the State can meet its emergency and statutorily required obligations. Regrettably, this includes freezing funding to support the 2017 Homestead Benefit program.
As a result, any credits intended to be applied to the May 1st property tax bills can no longer be supported by the State at this time. This includes checks or direct deposit to homeowners who previously sold their home, or owners of continuing care and co-op facilities. We empathize with homeowners who depend on these credits, but these proactive steps are necessary at this time. Please continue to check Taxation's website and Treasury’s homepage for updated information.
How Homestead Benefits Are Calculated
We will calculate your benefit** using the 2006 property taxes for the home that was your principal residence on October 1, 2017. If no property taxes were assessed on the residence for 2006, we will determine the amount of property taxes that would have been due by using the current assessed value and the 2006 property tax rate.
Your 2017 Homestead Benefit is based on your:
2017 New Jersey gross income;
2017 filing status (single; married, filing jointly; head of household; etc.);
Age/disability status (whether you were 65 or older and/or blind or disabled on December 31, 2017); and
Property taxes paid in 2006 on your principal residence.
Age 65 or Older and/or Disabled Homeowners
If your 2017 New Jersey Gross Income* is...
Your benefit payment**, according to the FY2020 Budget appropriation is calculated by ?
Not over $100,000
Multiplying the amount of your 2006 property taxes paid (up to $10,000) by 5%
Over $100,000 But not over $150,000
Multiplying the amount of your 2006 property taxes paid (up to $10,000) by 2.5%
Over $150,000
Not eligible
*The income amounts apply to a single individual, a married/civil union couple living in the same residence, and married/civil union partners maintaining separate residences.
**The benefit amount cannot be more than the amount of property taxes actually paid.
If we send you a benefit that is larger than the amount you are eligible to receive, you must repay any excess. We can deduct any amount you owe from future Homestead Benefits or Income Tax refunds or credits before we issue the payment.
Certain senior/disabled homeowners who were not required to file a 2017 New Jersey Income Tax return will have their Property Tax Credit included with the Homestead Benefit.
Under Age 65 and not Disabled Homeowners
If your 2017 New Jersey Gross Income* is...
Your benefit payment**, according to the FY2020 Budget appropriation is calculated by ?
Not over $50,000
Multiplying the amount of your 2006 Property Taxes paid (up to $10,000) by 5%
Over $50,000 But not over $75,000
Multiplying the amount of your 2006 Property Taxes paid (up to $10,000) by 3.335%
Over $75,000
Not eligible
*The income amounts apply to a single individual, a married/civil union couple living in the same residence, and married/civil union partners maintaining separate residences.
**The benefit amount cannot be more than the amount of property taxes actually paid.
Amounts you receive under the Homestead Benefit Program are in addition to the State's other property tax relief programs. The total amount of all property tax relief benefits you receive (Homestead Benefit, Senior Freeze, Property Tax Deduction for senior citizens/disabled persons, and Property Tax Deduction for veterans) cannot be more than the property taxes paid on your principal residence for the same year.
If we send you a benefit that is larger than the amount you are eligible to receive, you must repay any excess. We can deduct any amount you owe from future Homestead Benefits or Income Tax refunds or credits before we issue the payment.
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