NJ ANCHOR Tax Rebate Filing Deadline Approaches

Many New Jersey residents have received their ANCHOR tax rebate confirmation letters over the last few weeks. While most recipients will have their application auto-filed by the state, some residents seeking the tax rebate may have to do it themselves, and there are two application deadlines to note.

Most residents who have received their benefit confirmation letters will have their applications auto-filed by the New Jersey Division of Taxation on Sept. 15. These letters went out to homeowners and renters under the age of 65 who do not receive disability benefits from Social Security.

However, letter recipients who need to change their banking information or their mailing address will need to file their own application online by Sept. 15. Additionally, those who did not receive a confirmation letter and believe they are eligible can check their status online here.

Residents who did not receive a letter but are eligible for the rebate have until Oct. 31 to file their ANCHOR application.

To reiterate:

• Sept. 15 Deadline: For residents who need to change their banking information or their mailing address
• Oct. 31 Deadline: Those who are eligible and did not receive a confirmation letter AND/OR eligible senior citizens who collect social security disability benefits.

Residents who are submitting their own application must provide their Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number and their birth year. The same information is required from the applicant’s spouse/partner, if applicable.

Applicants should also prepare their 2024 property tax details, including their County/Municipality Code, Block/Lot/Qualifier, and tax amounts, as well as the gross income reported on their 2024 NJ-1040.

Senior residents who collect social security disability benefits can apply using the combined application, PAS-1. The single application allows seniors to claim benefits from Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement), ANCHOR, and the new Stay NJ Program.

Be prepared for wait times when applying online. Again, the final deadline to submit an ANCHOR application is Oct. 31. See eligibility requirements below:

Homeowners are eligible if:

• You were a New Jersey resident, and
• You owned and occupied a home in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on Oct. 1, 2024; and
• Your home was subject to property taxes, and
• Your 2024 New Jersey gross income was not more than $250,000.

Renters are eligible if:

• You were a New Jersey resident
• You rented and occupied a residence in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on Oct. 1, 2024
• Your name was on the lease or rental agreement
• You paid rent
• The rental property was subject to local property taxes
• Your 2024 New Jersey gross income was not more than $150,000.

Rebates will be sent out on a rolling basis starting on Oct. 1

The rebate amounts will be the same as last year’s: $450 for renters to $1,500 for homeowners. Senior homeowners can receive up to $1,750, and senior renters can receive up to $700, depending on their income.

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