New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit
The New Jersey earned income tax credit is a credit for certain taxpayers who work and have earned income. The credit reduces the amount of tax you owe and may also give you a refund, even if you have no tax liability to New Jersey.
Eligibility
To claim this credit, you need to be eligible for the federal earned income tax credit, claim the Federal credit by filing Federal Schedule EIC, New Jersey filing status is either married filing joint return, head of household, or qualifying widow(er) and is the same as the filing status on the Federal income tax return, and have NJ gross income of $20,000 or less.
(Non)Refundable
Refundable
How To Claim
This credit can be claimed on form NJ-1040.
Earned Income Tax Credit