Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | New Jersey Division of Taxation
2 Riverside Dr, Ste 200, Camden, NJ 08103
Eligibility
Individuals must:
- be a resident of New Jersey who works or earns income
- be at least 18 years old
- meet federal income limits for filing status and claimed dependents
- have a valid Social Security Number (SSN)
- file a New Jersey Resident Income Tax Return (NJ-1040), even if gross income is below filing threshold
Required documents
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Hours
Website is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Office Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, excluding state holidays
Application process
Visit website or call to file an application Free Tax Prep Tool online. Individuals must also file form NJ-1040.
Fees
None
Service area
NJ
Provides a federal and state tax benefit for individuals and families who earn low-to-moderate incomes in New Jersey. The tax credit may reduce the amount of taxes an individual owes or provide them with a refund, even when the taxpayer does not owe any taxes.
What's Here
Providing organization
New Jersey Division of Taxation
Provides regional information centers and a senior freeze program. Also operates various other tax-related programs sevices for the public.