TaxPlanCalcTax year 2026

New Jersey Estimated Tax Payments Calculator

2026 rules

Enter your expected income to see what to send New Jersey and the IRS each quarter.

Your numbers

Leave at 0 to use this year's estimate only.

Result

New Jersey quarterly payment$645

  1. Projected federal tax (incl. SE tax)$17,147
  2. Projected New Jersey tax$2,865
  3. New Jersey amount to pay in estimates$2,578
  4. New Jersey payment 1 · Apr 15, 2026$645
  5. New Jersey payment 2 · Jun 15, 2026$645
  6. New Jersey payment 3 · Sep 15, 2026$645
  7. New Jersey payment 4 · Jan 15, 2027$645
  8. Federal amount to pay in estimates$15,433
  9. Federal payment · Apr 15, 2026$3,858
  10. Federal payment · Jun 15, 2026$3,858
  11. Federal payment · Sep 15, 2026$3,858
  12. Federal payment · Jan 15, 2027$3,858
  13. First payment, state and federal$4,503

New Jersey at a glance

Due dates
Apr 15, 2026, Jun 15, 2026, Sep 15, 2026, Jan 15, 2027
Rates
New Jersey taxes income at 7 rates from 1.40% to 10.75%.

New Jersey tax brackets for 2026

Single (taxable income)
RateTaxable income
1.40%$0 – $20,000
1.75%$20,000 – $35,000
3.50%$35,000 – $40,000
5.53%$40,000 – $75,000
6.37%$75,000 – $500,000
8.97%$500,000 – $1,000,000
10.75%over $1,000,000
Married filing jointly
RateTaxable income
1.40%$0 – $20,000
1.75%$20,000 – $50,000
2.45%$50,000 – $70,000
3.50%$70,000 – $80,000
5.53%$80,000 – $150,000
6.37%$150,000 – $500,000
8.97%$500,000 – $1,000,000
10.75%over $1,000,000

Questions

When are New Jersey estimated tax payments due for 2026?

Apr 15, 2026, Jun 15, 2026, Sep 15, 2026, Jan 15, 2027.

How much do I need to pay to avoid a penalty?

This calculator uses the federal safe harbor: 90% of this year's tax, or 100% of last year's (110% if your AGI is over $150,000), less withholding. A few states use a different share of the current year's tax, so check the New Jersey estimated-tax instructions too.

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