If you are a freelancer, business owner, or have significant income not subject to withholding, you likely need to make quarterly estimated tax payments to the State of New Jersey. NJ requires these payments if you expect to owe more than $400 in state tax after subtracting your withholdings and credits.
Here is exactly how to submit your quarterly payments quickly and securely.
2026 Payment Deadlines
New Jersey individual estimated tax due dates align directly with the federal IRS schedule:
| Quarter | Coverage Period | Due Date |
| Quarter 1 | January 1 – March 31 | April 15, 2026 |
| Quarter 2 | April 1 – May 31 | June 15, 2026 |
| Quarter 3 | June 1 – August 31 | September 15, 2026 |
| Quarter 4 | September 1 – December 31 | January 15, 2027 |
Step-by-Step Payment Instructions
The fastest and most reliable way to pay is online through the official New Jersey Division of Taxation portal. No account registration or login password is required to make a payment.
1.Navigate to the NJ Taxation Portal: 1-2 minutes.
Go directly to the official New Jersey Division of Taxation. On the right-hand menu, click Pay Tax.
2.Access Individual Payments: 1 minute.
Ensure you are on the Individuals tab. Under Option A, click the Make a Payment button to open the Individual Income Tax Payment and Filing portal.
3.Verify Your Identity: 2 minutes.
Enter your Social Security Number (SSN) and Date of Birth, then click Submit. (If filing jointly, use the primary taxpayer’s details).
4.Select the Correct Form: 1 minute.
From the menu options, select Estimated Payments – Schedule/Submit NJ-1040-ES, then click Submit.
5.Select Single / Multiple Payment & Residency: 2 minutes.
- Return Type: Resident Return (or Nonresident if applicable)
- Return Period: Defaults to “Jan to Dec”
- Return Year: Select 2026
6.Configure Your Payment Details:2 minutes.
Quarter: Select the specific quarter you are paying (Q1, Q2, Q3, or Q4)
Choose your payment method (E-Check is free; credit cards carry a processing fee) and configure these critical parameters:
Enter your payment amount, finalize your bank routing/account details, and click Submit / I Accept.
⚠️ Important Recordkeeping Tip: New Jersey’s system will not automatically email you a receipt unless requested. Always save or print the final confirmation page. Send a copy of this payment receipt to your CPA at promptcpa.com so we can accurately credit it on your annual tax return!
Alternative Payment Method: By Mail
If you prefer to pay by check or money order, you must print and mail a physical voucher:
- Download Form NJ-1040-ES.
- Make your check payable to State of New Jersey – TGI.
- Write your Social Security number on your check or money order. If you are filing a joint return, include both Social Security numbers in the exact same order the names are listed on the Form NJ-1040-ES voucher. Also, include the tax year (e.g., “2026 Form NJ-1040-ES”) in the memo line.
- Mail the voucher and check to:
- State of New Jersey,
Division of Taxation,
Revenue Processing Center,
PO Box 222
Trenton, NJ 08646-0222
- State of New Jersey,