Marcus Thorne
As of May 3, 2026, the NJ Division of Taxation has officially confirmed that the second Stay NJ check is days away. At the same time, a proposed state budget change that could reduce future checks by up to $2,500 is now in front of lawmakers for a final decision by July 1. Here is … Read more
You received a settlement check and assumed the money was yours to keep. Thousands of Americans make that same assumption every year and then face a surprise tax bill from the IRS. Use the free settlement tax calculator below to estimate your taxable amount, your federal and state tax liability, and your real take-home payout … Read more
ÂThe NJ CBT-100 deadline: Most New Jersey C-corporations believe that filing a federal extension protects them from state penalties. It does not, and the NJ Division of Taxation will not warn you until after you file your final return. The NJ CBT-100 deadline is May 15, 2026. Missing it without a valid CBT-200-T extension on … Read more
New Jersey workers earning overtime may deduct up to $12,500 of qualified overtime compensation (the overtime premium portion) from their federal taxable income for tax years 2025 through 2028. The catch most workers miss: New Jersey state income tax applies to overtime wages exactly as before. Understanding both sides prevents a costly mistake on your … Read more
As of April 2026, tax season is over. But the most expensive mistakes NJ taxpayers make happen between now and December 31. With Form PAS-1 replacing old PTR-1 and PTR-2 forms for the 2025 application cycle, Stay NJ now paying quarterly, and an active FY2027 budget proposal that could eliminate benefits for tens of thousands … Read more
Your NJ state tax refund delay 2026 has one of three specific causes, and each one has a different official fix. This guide gives you the verified processing timeline, the exact triggers behind every delay, and the precise steps to resolve your situation today. Verified against NJ Division of Taxation official guidance, April, 2026. What … Read more
The Division of Taxation granted an extension for all Phase 1 tax filings and payments originally due April 20, 2026, following reports of portal filing issues on the original due date. All filers had until 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 24, 2026, to file and pay without incurring late charges. No separate action was required, … Read more
This guide is written for the 2026 filing season meaning Tax Year 2025 NJ-1040 returns filed in 2026. If you are reading this between January and October 2026, this is the guide you need. New Jersey ranked 49th out of 50 states on the 2026 State Business Tax Competitiveness Index. That single fact tells you … Read more
Thousands of Americans pay more in federal taxes every year simply because they do not understand which bracket applies to which portion of their income. Using a federal income tax rate calculator removes that guesswork so you can plan withholding adjustments, estimate quarterly payments, and protect more of your income before filing day. Enter your … Read more
NJ Tax Refund May 2026: As of mid-May, NJ refunds filed in early April are still processing due to peak-season backlog. If your status shows “processing,” you are currently within the normal verification window. Got your federal refund already, but your NJ refund is still stuck on “processing”? Honestly, NJ refunds are just slower than … Read more
NJ school tax burden: In some New Jersey towns, more than 90 cents of every school dollar comes directly from local homeowners not from Trenton. Most NJ homeowners do not know their district’s number until the tax bill arrives. If your town is on this list, that number may be the most important figure on … Read more