NJ efile pending

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April 16, 2025
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When my NJ return is still pending and it is close to the deadline, I file for an NJ extension via the NJ Taxation portal. If the efile is rejected and there is no way to fix it, I would have to mail in the return which would come in after the deadline.

Seems like free protection to me.

Anybody see a downside?

KeshaH

There shouldn't be any issue with filing an extension on the NJ website, however you usually have several days to fix a rejected return and still be considered to have filed on time..

wnetmwAuthor

Not all efile rejection codes are fixable. Then you have to mail your return. Mail that could take over a week. That's the case I worry about.

SusanY1

The tax return is considered "filed" when it is postmarked, not when it is received. While I can't find any information on New Jersey, specifically, I imagine they follow the same rules as the IRS which allows a few days for taxpayers to get a mailed return postmarked after an e-file rejection before it is counted as "late".

However, you're correct - filing the extension buys some protection and is a good idea to cover your bases.

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