NJ Updates: Events, Deadlines, Programs, Guidance, and More

Eligible New Jersey taxpayers can receive a substantial refundable credit through the State's Earned Income Tax Credit (NJEITC). For the 2024 tax year, credits reach up to $3,132 for families with three or more dependents. Requirements include NJ residency, a Social Security number, and meeting federal EITC criteria.

Don't leave money on the table. File your NJ-1040 and check your eligibility at NJEITC.org. Free tax help is available for those who qualify.

Filing taxes in New Jersey just got easier, thanks to IRS Direct File, the innovative program that allows residents to file their taxes online with the government. This program is simple to use, with live support to answer any questions. Learn more about it at DirectFile.NJ.gov.

Line up a summer job with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, which is hiring over 800 seasonal workers for State parks, forests, and historic sites. Opportunities include lifeguards, maintenance staff, visitor service assistants, office assistants, naturalists, and history educators. Pay starts at $16 per hour, with Liberty State Park and The Greenway positions at $20 per hour. Lifeguards earn $18.50, or $19.50 for oceanfront roles, with training and certification provided. Apply by early March to secure a position that boosts your skills and supports New Jersey's top tourist spots.