2/3/2026 - NJ state tax line 39 is incorrect

[sirwmshamong2]

while processing NJ state tax on 2/3/2026, I observe that line 39 is left blank

instead of reporting $3899.   why ?

[RogerD1]

I just tried entering a NJ return in a practice case and the line 39 amount did appear there.

You may want to try to clear the error, by deleting the NJ return and starting over.  First of all, be sure that you have all your income and deductions entered in the Federal section before proceeding.  To delete the NJ return:

1. Click "File" in the black banner at the top left of the screen.
2. From the dropdown menu, select "Remove State Return"
3. Click on the New Jersey return under Return Description, then click Remove.
4. Click Yes on the pop-up to delete the return.
5. Click the State Taxes tab in Interview (Step by Step) mode, then click Start for your New Jersey return to try again.

[sirwmshamong2]

I will do as you suggest and get back to you with the results.

In the meantime, does your test case have data such that all of the NJ state taxes paid are returned as a refund ( thus $0 tax paid in 2025 ) ??

[RogerD1 · Accepted solution]

@sirwmshamong2 Some more research uncovered why the form is coming out as it did.

In New Jersey, the minimum gross income required to file a return is:

• $10,000 for filing status of Single or Married Filing Separately, or
• $20,000 for filing status of Married filing jointly, Head of Household, or Qualified Widow(er)

For gross incomes below these levels, there is no tax liability which explains why line 39 on NJ-1040 pg. 2 would be blank for  line 29 amounts below those given above for given filing statuses.

Assuming that your filing status is Married filing jointly, Head of Household, or Qualified Window(er), your NJ return is correct for the gross income that was reported on line 29.  Since you have no tax liability to New Jersey, this means you will get all your withheld NJ tax refunded to you.

[sirwmshamong2]

Thank you for the information.

That is strange behavior, yet I observe that this IS the same behavior as 2023 & 2022 Turbo Tax

when my joint income was less than $20k.

In 2024, my income was above $20k and line 39 did have a correct value in it.