Tax Refunds Going Out In NJ: How To Check Your Status

NEW JERSEY — The deadline to file your income tax returns is coming up on Tuesday, April 15. And for those who have already filed, the New Jersey Division of Taxation and Internal Revenue Service have begun issuing refunds for the 2024 income tax season.

If you are still looking for your refund, here is how to check your status and what factors may be delaying the payment.

How And When To Look Up Refund Status

Taxpayers can look up the status of both their state and federal refund with the Where's My Refund? tool on the NJ Division of Taxation's website. You can also check your status by calling 1-800-323-4400 and using the state's automated system.

New Jersey taxpayers who filed their returns electronically can start checking for where their refund is about four weeks after filing. Those who filed a paper return can see their status after about 12 weeks, the Division of Taxation said.

For those who filed for a New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit, it will take longer, as those claims require extra review. The same goes for those filing by certified mail.

The IRS also has a Where's My Refund? tool to look up federal tax return status. Taxpayers who file electronically can check the status of their 2024 income tax refund within 24 hours. Information is normally available after four weeks for taxpayers who filed a paper return.

For both websites, you will need to enter your Social Security number and the exact refund amount indicated on your return.

The IRS expects 140 million people to file individual returns before the filing deadline on Tuesday, April 15.

What Could Be Delaying My Refund?

The state Division of Taxation says there are several issues that could delay refunds, such as if there is an issue with direct deposit information or if the state needs more information to process the return. Residents who receive a letter asking for more information are urged to respond quickly so officials can keep processing their return.

"It may take several months to process your response as it takes more time to review a complicated return or one that has missing or inaccurate information," the Division said.

Some residents may have claims against their refund, meaning they owe a debt to the state, the IRS, or another entity. These residents will be notified if their tax refund is applied to any debts.

There are also several reasons why the IRS could delay a refund, the agency said. These include if returns need corrections, are incomplete, or require an extra review.

The IRS will send a letter to those taxpayers if it needs more information.

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