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Level 1
posted Feb 14, 2020 8:08:15 PM

Non-resident return filing requirement - div and int reported for non-resident

Is the dollar amount required to file (7500 for married filing jointly) refer to federal gross income, or NJ gross income?  Do I have to file a non-resident NJ state return because dividends and interest are reported to NJ (by the investment firm)? I am not a resident and owe no tax and had no NJ tax withheld. Firm will not issue a corrected return.   Thanks.

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Expert Alumni
Feb 14, 2020 8:35:38 PM

Below is a link for New Jersey filing requirements for non-residents. 

The income is MFJ 20,000 Federal Gross Income (not just NJ income) 

NJ filing

Level 1
Feb 14, 2020 9:09:25 PM

Thank. But do you know if I need to file if income is $20,000 or more?

Expert Alumni
Feb 15, 2020 8:41:22 AM

No, if your only income (incorrectly reported as New Jersey income) is the interest and dividends you received when you were not a resident of New Jersey, you do not file a New Jersey nonresident return.