Hi bigjulebigjule:
That particular message from the New Jersey Department of Taxation is perfectly normal, and should be read at face value. There is nothing concerning in there, and you can assume that the New Jersey Department of Taxation both has your tax return and is processing it. As the language indicates, though, they will contact you if they need any more information to process your refund.
It's a standard greeting to taxpayers really, basically saying that they're in possession of your tax return, but they have yet to really look at it thoroughly -- which they must by law do before they cut you a refund from the State Treasury. There is no reason at all to be concerned about this message. As with your federal tax return, patience with the government while they process your tax returns (and refunds) is the best course of action at the moment.
Thanks for asking this.
