Where do you enter rent paid in 2017 for NJ state tax return?

[ModestaL]

The rent you paid as a tenant is not deductible on a Federal tax return. However, some States have a renter’s tax credit for a personal residence or apartment. 

If your State asks rent related questions while answering the TurboTax State interview questions, it will cover that deduction (New Jersey is one of them, if you meet the requirements). To get to the State's section in TurboTax, complete the following steps below:

• Sign in to TurboTax (if you're not already signed in)
• Click on the Take me to my return button
• Click on the State tab and follow the Interview questions to enter your rent information. (See images below).

Here's a link from NJ Division of Taxation with more information about Renter's Credit: http://www.state.nj.us/treasury/taxation/njit35.shtml

[aj102780]

Thank you for responding but those questions do not come up in my interview section under State return. I am only asked about county and town not renter or owner so I am not sure where to choose that I am a renter?

[ModestaL]

You're welcome! Which program are you using (TurboTax Online or the CD/Desktop version)?

[aj102780]

I actually ended up finding it after looking at all the different options. Thank you again for your help, I really appreciate it.

[ModestaL]

You're very welcome; I'm glad I was able to help!