How long does it take to receive my NJ tax refund?
How long will your New Jersey tax refund take?
Refunds — in general — become trackable about a month after an e-filed return or about three months after a mailed return. Yet, extra review is able to push the timeline out further.
How do you check my NJ tax refund status?
Check NJ tax refund status using New Jersey’s online refund tool with your Social Security number as well as the refund amount shown on your filed return.
What are the steps to check NJ tax refund status online?
- Open the saved NJ return and copy the refund amount exactly as filed.
- Submit your details on the state refund status page.
- Write down the message you see so you can compare it later.
Can you check it by phone?
Definitely. The automated line is 1-800-323-4400.
Why is your NJ tax refund delayed?
A delay, in general, signifies the state is validating information before it releases the money. The general reasons are presented below:
- Withholding on a W-2 or 1099 does not comply with what New Jersey received
- A credit requires proof
- Identity checks
- Refund offsets for specific government debts
What should you do if the status is “not found” or the check didn’t arrive?
“Not found” generally means the return has not reached the searchable system yet. Or it might mean one of the entries does not comply with the filed return.
If the tracker says “issued” and taxpayers are waiting on a paper check — they should look for address problems. And they should leverage the state’s undeliverable refund search.
You Can Contact Wasserman Accounting about a Delayed NJ Refund
If your refund has been stuck for weeks or you received a letter, contact us at Wasserman Accounting. Our expert team is ready to review the filing and organize the documents New Jersey asks for.