New Jersey Refund Still Processing - Anyone Else Experiencing Delays?

NJ refunds are definitely running behind this year. My return has been stuck in processing since January 29th. Have you checked if there are any specific error codes on your account? Did you file with any special credits or deductions that might trigger additional review? I've noticed returns with property tax credits seem to be taking longer this year.

I'm in the same boat with my NJ return and getting worried about when I'll see that money. • Filed on Feb 1st • Still showing as "processing" on the NJ site • Called the tax department twice but just got recordings • Need this money for bills coming due next month I finally got some clarity using https://taxr.ai to analyze my transcript. It showed that my return was flagged for a standard verification process (nothing wrong!) and gave me an estimated completion date based on current NJ processing patterns.

NJ resident here too! I was stuck in the same "processing" limbo for nearly 7 weeks. Started feeling like my refund was vacationing in Atlantic City without me! 😂 Finally got fed up and used Claimyr (https://claimyr.com) to connect with an actual human at the NJ Division of Taxation. Got through in about 15 minutes instead of the usual 2-hour hold time. The agent confirmed my return was just in a backlog and released it that day. Refund showed up 3 days later! Worth every penny for the peace of mind alone.

I filed my NJ return on February 3rd, 2024, and received my refund on March 29th, 2024 - so exactly 55 days of processing time. My neighbor filed on February 10th and is still waiting. The NJ Division of Taxation updated their website on April 2nd stating they're experiencing higher than normal processing times due to increased fraud prevention measures. They're currently prioritizing returns filed before March 1st.

This is a statewide issue. New Jersey implemented new verification systems this year. They're targeting returns with specific criteria. Higher-income filers face more scrutiny. Property tax rebate claims trigger reviews. Returns with schedule C income get additional verification. Most returns are completing in 45-60 days now. Expect movement soon if you're past the 6-week mark.

NJ resident here w/ similar experience. Filed Feb 7th. Fed refund arrived Feb 28th. NJ still MIA as of today. Called last week and rep confirmed they're backed up AF this year. Said returns w/ property tax rebates (which I have) are taking ~8-10 wks minimum. Apparently they're manually reviewing a ton of returns bc of fraud concerns. Hang tight - you're def not alone in this!

Consider utilizing the NJ Taxation Regional Information Centers for in-person assistance. These offices can provide real-time status updates beyond what's available online. Bring your filing confirmation, ID, and any correspondence received. The Trenton and Newark offices typically have shorter wait times than Camden or Northfield. Some taxpayers report success requesting expedited processing when facing documented financial hardship.

I'm experiencing the exact same issue! Filed my NJ return on February 12th and it's still showing "processing" status. Federal refund came through weeks ago, but NJ is dragging their feet. What's particularly frustrating is that I called the NJ Division of Taxation hotline three times over the past two weeks and each time I either got disconnected after an hour-long hold or reached someone who could only tell me "your return is being processed" without any timeline. My return is pretty straightforward - just W-2 income and standard deductions, no property tax credits or business income. Based on what others are saying here, it sounds like even simple returns are taking 8+ weeks this year. Has anyone had success with visiting the regional offices in person? I'm considering driving to the Trenton office if it means getting some actual answers about when I can expect my refund.