If you need to correct or change your New Jersey income tax return, you must file a paper amended return for the appropriate year, whether your original return was filed electronically or on paper. You can amend your return at any time, but to claim a refund, the amended return must be filed within three years from the original due date of the return or two years from the time the tax was paid, whichever is later. If the amended return is not filed within this time limit, the refund claim will not be allowed. If you receive notification from the IRS of a change or correction on your Federal return that may affect your New Jersey taxable income, or if you receive a notice that your Federal earned income credit has been changed and that change alters your New Jersey earned income tax credit, you are required to file an amended New Jersey return within 90 days of the date of the notification. An amended return must be filled out completely even if you are only amending one line. You cannot change your filing status after the filing deadline has passed unless you have changed your filing status for Federal purposes. When you file an amended return, be sure that you include any necessary schedules and/or W-2 forms to document the changes or corrections. An amended return should not be filed until after your original return has been received and processed. To check on the status of your return, contact the Customer Service Center at 609-292-6400. Residents Nonresidents
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