New Jersey launches online Child Tax Credit application portal

New Jersey launches online Child Tax Credit application

Lower-income New Jersey families who qualify for the state’s refundable Child Tax Credit can now submit their information through a new online portal. The mobile-friendly website, called SimpleFile, is for eligible residents who may qualify for the credit but are not required to file a state tax return. Eligible filers who had a child age 5 or younger in 2025 can complete an application in English or Spanish in about 15 minutes, according to state officials. Lawmakers approved an expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the fiscal year 2027 state budget. Beginning next year, the maximum credit will increase from […]

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