New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit in New Jersey

A refundable tax credit for low- to moderate-income working individuals and families. NJ's NJEITC is an additional 40% on top of the federal EITC for qualifying NJ residents.

Administering agency: NJ Department of the Treasury — Division of Taxation

If you qualify for the federal earned income tax credit (EITC), you may also qualify for the New Jersey earned income tax credit.

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