New Jersey has recently made major upgrades to its tax filing system, specifically affecting Sales and Use Tax, by launching a new online portal called the NJ Tax Portal.
Key Changes and Information:
- New NJ Tax Portal: This is a multi-phased modernization of the tax filing system, designed to make filing and payment easier.
- Transition and Extension:
- The old online system was temporarily unavailable for filings starting April 26, 2025.
- The new portal became fully operational on May 14, 2025.
- Phase 1 of this upgrade included Sales and Use Tax.
- All returns and payments due in May 2025 related to Phase 1 received a 30-day extension, with no penalties or interest during this period.
- Benefits of the NJ Tax Portal:
- Provides easier filing and faster access to account information for taxpayers and preparers.
- Allows taxpayers more control over their accounts and enhanced assistance with tax account information.
- Allows for online filing and payment of Sales and Use Tax and other covered taxes.
- Ability to view account history and store information for future filings.
- Discontinued System: The old telephone-based filing system for sales tax has been permanently discontinued.
- Setting up an Account: Taxpayers and preparers can set up an account on the new portal starting May 14, 2025.
In summary, New Jersey businesses filing Sales and Use Tax now use the new NJ Tax Portal for online filing and payments, and should be aware of the recent system upgrade and related extended deadlines.
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