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Useful Links
IRS Forms & Publications: https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs
Interactive Tax Assistant (Q&A Tool): https://www.irs.gov/help/ita
IRS Refund Tracker (Where’s My Refund): https://www.irs.gov/refunds
IRS Free File (If income-eligible): https://www.irs.gov/freefile
NJ Individual Tax Home Page: https://nj.gov/treasury/taxation/individuals/freqqiti.shtml
NJ Refund Tracker(Where’s My Refund): https://nj.gov/treasury/taxation/checkrefundstatus.shtml
1040 & 1040-SR Instructions
Instructions for Form 1040, which is used by citizens or residents of the United States to file an annual income tax return.
Tax Form 1040
Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, is used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return.
Tax Form 1040-SR
Form 1040-SR, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, is used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return. For Seniors.
Tax Form 1040 (Spanish)
Form 1040 (SP), U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (Spanish version), is used by U.S. taxpayers to file an annual income tax return.
NJ-1040 Tax Form
Form NJ-1040 is an IRS tax form used for personal state income tax returns filed by New Jersey residents. The form calculates the total taxable income of the taxpayer and determines how much is to be paid or refunded by the government.
NJ-1040 Tax Form Instructions
Instructions for Form NJ-1040, an IRS tax form used for personal state income tax returns filed by New Jersey residents.
State Income Tax Resource Page
You can find tutorials, additional information, forms and more through the NJ State Tax Resource Center.
Schedule A (Form 1040)
Itemized Deductions
Schedule B (Form 1040)
Interest and Ordinary Dividends
Schedule D (Form 1040)
Capital Gains and Losses
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Free Tax Preparation Services for Taxpayers
IRS tax volunteers are available to assist many New Jersey residents with preparing their New Jersey Income Tax returns for free at preparation sites throughout the state.
NJ Free Tax Assistance Locations
VITA tax preparation programs around the state offer in-person, remote, and drop-off services.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax preparation in different ways – in-person, low-contact, or contact-free – depending on what service is available in your area. Some sites can provide service in one or two visits, or you may not need to visit a site at all, with all interactions taking place online. For the most current listing of AARP locations, click Access Now below to visit the 2024 AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Service site.
Bergen Volunteers VITA Program
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) is an IRS-certified program to provide free tax assistance to low-to-moderate income individuals and families, those with disabilities, the elderly and English Language Learners.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Site Locator
Serving struggling older adults. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides free tax assistance with several preparation options now through April 15. Access to the different types of taxpayer assistance varies in each locality. Brief descriptions of each service type offered at Tax-Aide sites are available by selecting the “Service Types” tab on their site.
IRS Government Programs
The IRS’s VITA and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs offer free basic tax return preparation to qualified individuals.