topic Why does my NJ state tax return say I can't e-file because of the pass-through business alternative income tax credit? I don't own or operat a business. in Business & farm

Why does my NJ state tax return say I can't e-file because of the pass-through business alternative income tax credit? I don't own or operat a business.

thevanpattens — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:52:04 GMT

I don't own a business. Why can't I e-file my NJ stae retuen?

Re: Why does my NJ state tax return say I can't e-file because of the pass-through business alternative income tax credit? I don't own or operat a business.

tconroy — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 16:42:50 GMT

I am having the same issue. Started a similar thread here. Hopefully we can get help.

Re: Why does my NJ state tax return say I can't e-file because of the pass-through business alternative income tax credit? I don't own or operat a business.

jhanley86 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:33:25 GMT

I am having the same issue. I think this is because of any cryptocurrency gains. The platforms are pass through businesses I believe which means they pass down the tax responsibility to you to avoid the "business" tax and they can file as an individual. I am not 100% yet that I am correct, but it is my assumption from what I've been reading.

Re: Why does my NJ state tax return say I can't e-file because of the pass-through business alternative income tax credit? I don't own or operat a business.

tconroy — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:51:37 GMT

Interesting. I have not attached any crypto-related forms to my return, so not sure if that is applicable to me personally, but good to know for others to check.

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RobertB4444 — Thu, 17 Feb 2022 21:43:59 GMT

This is a known issue caused by an update to the New Jersey forms that were just released. It is being worked on and you should keep checking back to see if it is fixed.