Free tax help in New Jersey
How to file your New Jersey and federal returns for free if you qualify, the New Jersey deadline, and where to find free volunteer help.
Check if you qualify (5 questions)| State income tax | Yes |
|---|---|
| Tax year 2025 due date | April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). |
| Extension | Request an extension online or with Form NJ-630 to file by October 15, 2026; at least 80% of tax owed must be paid by April 15 to avoid a late filing penalty. |
| State tax agency | New Jersey Division of Taxation |
Free New Jersey state filing
NJ Online Filing Service
Free state e-filing for resident and nonresident income tax returns; the Division says most taxpayers can use it.
Go to NJ Online Filing ServiceFree if you qualify. Rules are for tax year 2025 (filed in 2026) unless noted; New Jersey may update them in January.
Free federal filing for New Jersey residents
- VITA: free preparation if you make about $70,244 or less; most sites also do the state return. Find a site.
- TCE and AARP Tax-Aide: free help focused on older taxpayers. Find a Tax-Aide site.
- IRS Free File: AGI $89,000 or less (tax year 2025). Some partners include a free New Jersey return.
- MyFreeTaxes: federal and state, income under $89,000.
- MilTax: for the military community, federal plus up to three state returns.
- Fillable Forms: any income, federal only.
Common questions
Can I file my New Jersey state return for free?
Often, yes, if you qualify. New Jersey options include NJ Online Filing Service. VITA and TCE volunteers usually prepare the state return too, and MyFreeTaxes covers state returns for income under $89,000.
When is the New Jersey tax deadline?
For tax year 2025, the New Jersey return was due April 15, 2026. Usually April 15 (same as federal). Request an extension online or with Form NJ-630 to file by October 15, 2026; at least 80% of tax owed must be paid by April 15 to avoid a late filing penalty.
Where can I get free tax help in person in New Jersey?
Use the IRS VITA/TCE locator or the AARP Tax-Aide locator and search your ZIP code. Sites are mostly open from late January to mid-April.
Need paid help in New Jersey?
If you don't qualify for free help, have past-due returns, or got a notice from the IRS or New Jersey Division of Taxation, our partner Pack Tax works with New Jersey residents by phone and video.
This is paid help, not a free program. You can ask questions before you agree to anything.
Ask Pack Tax for helpPack Tax is our paid partner; we may receive a fee for referrals. How this works
Sources
- NJ Division of Revenue: e-file individual returns
- NJ Division of Taxation: when to file and pay
- NJ SimpleFile (Child Tax Credit)
- IRS: Free tax return preparation for qualifying taxpayers
- IRS Free File: do your taxes for free
New Jersey facts checked on October 8, 2026. Rules and dates change every year; confirm with New Jersey Division of Taxation before you file.