Do you have to file a NJ state tax return if you owe $0?
396528
You still have to file a tax form because you actually did earn money.  Sad, but true.  Since you don't want to pay e-file, do a written one and since it's miniscule the math is simple.  Remember, the 17th is the absolute final day to get those returns postmarked in the post office.  So grab a form and get to it.
1101750
You're not in trouble, per se, because you have 3 years to file a return in order to get a refund (if due).  But what happens when you don't file a return is that IRS files a Substitute 1040 for you, and then they add penalties and interest to it, and the interest is accumulative, so you're much better off filing it now to eliminate owing them any more than you may already owe.  If you owe and can't pay, they will work out a payment plan with you, and you should take their offer, because the interest they charge is much less than paying it with a credit card.  And you don't need to hire someone to file the return for you; just go to irs.gov, find the form, fill it out and mail it in.
396446
Yes.  So long as you had taxable income you still need to file.
51783
You can file an income tax return with 0 income. \nThere are credits available if you qualify.  I did a turbo tax return for a single mother friend who made less than 10k 2 years ago in california.  She received child credit and low income credit got a 1000 tax return.  even if you have 0 it is good to claim with your state and the fed so that when you have future income IRS doesn't ask.
239732
i think NJ and NY have a recprical agrement between them in which they will allow you to get back taxes that you paid to another jurstictions. this way you are only taxed by 1 entity only.
234371
When you file your state taxes, you should find out how much you owe when you complete the state tax form.
530765
Is the amount you owe a tax or a penalty?  If it is a tax that you would have owed even if your returns were prepared correctly, then it is still your responsibility.  If it is a penalty that was imposed because your returns were prepared incorrectly, then the CPA should be responsible.  Have you discussed with the CPA whether he believes the returns were prepared correctly?  There may be a legal issue that could justify an appeal.
47976
yes, and you will want to do that as soon as possible. If you are getting a refund, there will not owe any penalties or fees. The big reason why you want to file them ASAP is because the IRS already has a list of all of your income. They get a copy of your W-2s when your employer sends you a copy so they know what you made. They do not know what your deductions are though, so in about 2 to 4 years they will send you a big fat bill for what they feel that you owe them (when actually they may owe you) Also if you do not file at all the IRS may assume that you are avoiding paying taxes and will likely audit you.\ngood luck\nBLU
150447
They are not required to pay, but they must file. From what I have seen, somehow they usually end up getting money back.
235232
Wow! That was kind of harsh. Did you ever think maybe this person got sick and had trouble paying for a month or so? YES you can e-file if you still owe. However, it depends on the state you live in if they will take your check or not. In Indiana, if you owe less than 500 dollars, they won't take your check. They sent us a letter stating they would, but they never did. And for the person who just made the rude comment, my hubby and I have five kids that live at home full time. He rarely sees child support for his two that he has custody of and I rarely see my for my two. We have one together and he has another one that he pays on. We manage to support all five kids and still payed over 16k in back child support in four years and he is the only one working. Don't judge someone until you know the whole story.
822616
you have to claim the interest as earnings but \nif that's all you have for earnings it wouldn't be enough to bother even  filing as you wouldn't owe anything
450626
No penalty.  The government only cares about late tax returns if you owe them money.  If they owe you money, they're very gratefull for the interest free loan.  Expect to get your refund later than everyone else who filed their returns on time (maybe an extra week).
736488
Get the forms for the year in question and file the return. If you owe tax they will assess interest and penalty. If you are due a refund you need to get the return filed before three years are past at which time you will lose the refund.\nIf you don't file there is no statute of limitations running and they can come after the return at any time in the future.
387206
You actually should file in both states.  In PA, you should file a part-year return, and the same in NJ.  All of your income should be reported as PA income, but you may have deductions in NJ that could create a loss to use later.
1074564
yes you do. go to IRS.GOV and in the keywords enter 940 and 941 instructions. It said that you still have to file even if you have no taxes withheld unless you are filing a final return. I hope this helps you!
231737
Yes, you need to pay tax on it.  Just because you did not receive money -- you had income in either an S corporation or an LLC.  The income in these 2 entities is passed down to the owners of the business and is taxed at that level.
137614
You do not it is as if it never existed. now if you have already paid the tax to the state you need to request a return form from your local comtroler.