Who can use FileYourStateTaxes?

Anyone in New Jersey who uses IRS Direct File for their federal tax return can use FileYourStateTaxes to file state taxes.

FileYourStateTaxes is an option if:

You lived in New Jersey for all of 2024
You earned all your income in New Jersey in 2024
You plan to use the same filing status for both your federal and state tax returns

FileYourStateTaxes is not an option if:

You, your spouse, or one of your dependents didn’t have Medicaid, Medicare, or other health insurance coverage in 2024, unless:
- Someone listed you (and your spouse, if filing jointly) as dependent(s) on their tax return
- You made less than $10,000 (single) or $20,000 (married)
You need to calculate your retirement income using the Three-Year Rule or General Rule
You want to claim credits or deductions for higher education tuition costs, interest paid on an NJCLASS student loan, or contributions to an NJBEST 529 college savings account