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Note: Employers in New Jersey are required to file W-2 forms for all employees, even if no state income tax was withheld. Regardless of withholding, taxpayers must file Form NJ-W-3 (Annual Reconciliation) along with the W-2 forms.

Filing Requirement

W-2 Filing Requirements by New Jersey State

Complete Your W-2 Filings with Ease and Stay Compliant with New Jersey’s State Requirements

Form W-2

Wages paid to employees and taxes withheld by them.

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Form NJ-W-3 (Reconciliation)

This form is required even if no state income tax was withheld, and it reports the total income taxes withheld and remitted to the state.

State Filing Deadlines

W-2 Filing Deadlines for New Jersey State

W-2 Recipient Copy Distribution Deadline January 31, 2025
W-2 e-Filing Deadline with New Jersey State January 31, 2025

Filing Information 

Information Required to File W-2 with New Jersey

Category Details
Employer Information Employer Identification Number (EIN) Your unique nine-digit identifier assigned by the IRS to your business.
Business Name and Address Enter your legal business name and physical business address.
Employee Information Employee's Name Full legal name of the employee as it appears on their Social Security card.
Employee's Social Security Number (SSN) A unique nine-digit number assigned by the Social Security Administration.
Employee's Address Current mailing address of the employee.
Wage and Tax Information Total Wages Paid Total amount of taxable wages, tips, and other compensation paid to the employee throughout the year.
Federal Income Tax Withheld Total federal income tax withheld from the employee’s wages.
Social Security Wages and Tax Withheld Total wages subject to Social Security tax and the amount withheld.
Medicare Wages and Tax Withheld Total wages subject to Medicare tax and the amount withheld.
State Income Tax Withheld Total amount of New Jersey state income tax withheld from the employee’s wages.
State-Specific Information New Jersey State Tax Withholding Indicate if New Jersey state tax was withheld. If so, you will need to file Form NJ-W-3 (Reconciliation) along with Form W-2.
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New Jersey has its own state requirements for W-2 filings, and Tax1099 is here to help you navigate these requirements with ease and efficiency, reduce the risk of errors and ensure timely submissions.

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Accuracy Checks

Tax1099 automatically checks your data for errors, such as missing information or incorrect number of digits (in case of TINs), to ensure your filings are accurate. This helps prevent potential penalties and late fees by catching mistakes before submission.

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Data Collection

Tax1099 simplifies data collection by integrating with accounting software and managing W-9 forms. This ensures all necessary data for New Jersey filings is gathered, organized, and ready for submission.

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State-specific Compliance

When you file federal forms, Tax1099 reminds you to file with the state as well, ensuring no forms are missed. It helps you stay on top of New Jersey state filings, so you can complete everything required without overlooking any important forms.

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Real-time Updates

Tax1099 provides real-time updates on your filings, keeping you informed about submission progress, actions taken, and next steps. This ensures timely and accurate submissions without surprises.

Quick and Flexible Reporting
Quick and Flexible Reporting

The easy-to-navigate interface simplifies your state filing process, even for users without any prior experience. The platform offers clear instructions for each field, providing a step-by-step guide, reducing confusion and errors. You also have the flexibility to reschedule dates or update information at no additional cost before you transmit.

Bulk Filing Capabilities
Bulk Filing Capabilities

Tax1099 makes bulk filing simple. Whether you’re filing for multiple entities or a large number of employees, you can upload large datasets at once, saving time and reducing the hassle of filing individually.

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Secure eFiling

Effortlessly file W2 forms with confidence through a secure, two-factor authenticated platform with 256-bit bank-grade security standards, TIN masking, and robust authentication procedures.

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USPS Address Validation

We validate employee addresses to ensure forms are delivered correctly. It helps in maintaining compliance and minimizes the costs associated with re-sending forms due to incorrect addresses.

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The CFSFP Combined Federal State Filing Program allows parts of your federal eFile to be transmitted to the state at no extra charge. Non-participating states must receive a direct file. Learn more about state filing here.

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Get Answers to Your Queries

Yes, the New Jersey Division of Taxation requires employers to file W-2 forms, even if no state income tax was withheld.

Yes, employers must file Form NJ-W-3 (Annual Reconciliation), even if no state income tax was withheld.

Form NJ-W-3 is the Annual Reconciliation used to report the total income taxes withheld from employees and remitted to the state.

The filing deadline for New Jersey for Forms W-2 is January 31st. If this date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, the next business day becomes the deadline.

Yes, a penalty will be imposed for each Form W-2 not filed on time with the state of New Jersey.

New Jersey may impose penalties and interest for the following:

Late Filing of W-2 Forms:
  • $100 per month for each month the W-2 is late.
Late Payment of State Withheld Taxes:
  • 5% penalty of your tax due for late payments.
Underpayment of State Taxes:
  • 5% per month of unpaid taxes, up to a maximum of 25% of your tax liability.
Interest
  • 3% above the prime rate on any unpaid tax balance, charged each month (or part of a month) from the due date until payment is made.
  • At the end of each calendar year, any unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest will be combined, and interest will continue to be charged on the total balance.

Employers submitting 25 or more W-2 forms are required to file electronically. Additionally, if you have paid taxes electronically during the year, W-2s must also be filed electronically.

Mail Forms W-2 and NJ-W-3 (if applicable) to the following address:

New Jersey Division of Taxation
Revenue Processing Center
P.O. Box 269
Trenton, NJ 08695-0269

Tax1099 offers an easy-to-use platform for e-filing W-2 forms with the SSA and the State of New Jersey, ensuring compliance with state regulations.