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New Jersey Tax Tables 2021 - Tax Rates and Thresholds in New Jersey

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This page contains the tax table information used for the calculation of tax and payroll deductions in New Jersey in 2021. These tax tables are used for the tax and payroll calculators published on iCalculator™ US, these tools are provided for your free use on our website. If you would like additional tax table information added to the tax calculators for New Jersey or would like to add to or suggest amendments to the information herein then please contact us.

New Jersey State Income Tax Tables in 2021

The Income tax rates and personal allowances in New Jersey are updated annually with new tax tables published for Resident and Non-resident taxpayers. The Tax tables below include the tax rates, thresholds and allowances included in the New Jersey Tax Calculator 2021.

New Jersey provides a standard Personal Exemption tax deduction of $ 1,000.00 in 2021 per qualifying filer and $ 1,500.00 per qualifying dependent(s), this is used to reduce the amount of income that is subject to tax in 2021.

New Jersey Single Filer Tax Tables

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1.4%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 20,000.00
1.75%Income from $ 20,000.01 to $ 35,000.00
3.5%Income from $ 35,000.01 to $ 40,000.00
5.53%Income from $ 40,000.01 to $ 75,000.00
6.37%Income from $ 75,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
8.97%Income from $ 500,000.01 to $ 1,000,000.00
10.75%Income from $ 1,000,000.01 and above

New Jersey Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1.4%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 20,000.00
1.75%Income from $ 20,000.01 to $ 50,000.00
2.45%Income from $ 50,000.01 to $ 70,000.00
3.5%Income from $ 70,000.01 to $ 80,000.00
5.53%Income from $ 80,000.01 to $ 150,000.00
6.37%Income from $ 150,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
8.97%Income from $ 500,000.01 to $ 1,000,000.00
10.75%Income from $ 1,000,000.01 and above

New Jersey Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1.4%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 20,000.00
1.75%Income from $ 20,000.01 to $ 35,000.00
3.5%Income from $ 35,000.01 to $ 40,000.00
5.53%Income from $ 40,000.01 to $ 75,000.00
6.37%Income from $ 75,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
8.97%Income from $ 500,000.01 to $ 1,000,000.00
10.75%Income from $ 1,000,000.01 and above

New Jersey Head of Household Filer Tax Tables

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1.4%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 20,000.00
1.75%Income from $ 20,000.01 to $ 50,000.00
3.5%Income from $ 50,000.01 to $ 70,000.00
5.53%Income from $ 70,000.01 to $ 80,000.00
6.37%Income from $ 80,000.01 to $ 150,000.00
8.97%Income from $ 150,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
10.75%Income from $ 500,000.01 to $ 1,000,000.00
%Income from $ 1,000,000.01 and above

New Jersey Widower Filer Tax Tables

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
1.4%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 20,000.00
1.75%Income from $ 20,000.01 to $ 50,000.00
2.45%Income from $ 50,000.01 to $ 70,000.00
3.5%Income from $ 70,000.01 to $ 80,000.00
5.53%Income from $ 80,000.01 to $ 150,000.00
6.37%Income from $ 150,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
8.97%Income from $ 500,000.01 to $ 1,000,000.00
10.75%Income from $ 1,000,000.01 and above

New Jersey State Payroll Deductions in 2021

In compliance with the regulations set forth by New Jersey, employers are mandated to adhere to specific payroll deduction requirements. These deductions, essential for ensuring conformity with legal standards, are routinely withheld by employers. It's important to note that these deductions are subject to annual revisions. For the year 2021, the detailed breakdown of New Jersey payroll deductions can be found below, reflecting our commitment to both regulatory adherence and transparency.

New Jersey State Payroll Deductions in 2021: Rates for Employers and Employees
Social security categoryEmployeeEmployerTotal
Unemployment Insurance Tax0.3825%3.2825%3.665%
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)0%0.6%0.6%
New Jersey State Payroll Deductions in 2021: Thresholds for Employers and Employees
Social security categoryEmployeeEmployer
Min. EarningsMax. ContributionMin. EarningsMax. Contribution
Unemployment Insurance Taxn/a$ 41,100.00n/a$ 41,100.00
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)n/an/an/a$ 41,100.00

Federal Income Tax Tables in 2021

Federal Single Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Single Filer in 2021 is $ 12,550.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Single Filer in 2021 is $ 1,700.00

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Single Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 9,950.00
12%Income from $ 9,950.01 to $ 40,525.00
22%Income from $ 40,525.01 to $ 86,375.00
24%Income from $ 86,375.01 to $ 164,925.00
32%Income from $ 164,925.01 to $ 209,425.00
35%Income from $ 209,425.01 to $ 523,600.00
37%Income from $ 523,600.01 and above

Federal Married (Joint) Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Married (Joint) Filer in 2021 is $ 25,100.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (Joint) Filer in 2021 is $ 1,350.00

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (Joint) Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 19,900.00
12%Income from $ 19,900.01 to $ 81,050.00
22%Income from $ 81,050.01 to $ 172,750.00
24%Income from $ 172,750.01 to $ 329,850.00
32%Income from $ 329,850.01 to $ 418,850.00
35%Income from $ 418,850.01 to $ 628,300.00
37%Income from $ 628,300.01 and above

Federal Married (separate) Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Married (separate) Filer in 2021 is $ 12,550.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Married (separate) Filer in 2021 is $ 1,350.00

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Married (separate) Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 9,950.00
12%Income from $ 9,950.01 to $ 40,525.00
22%Income from $ 40,525.01 to $ 86,375.00
24%Income from $ 86,375.01 to $ 164,925.00
32%Income from $ 164,925.01 to $ 209,425.00
35%Income from $ 209,425.01 to $ 314,150.00
37%Income from $ 314,150.01 and above

Federal Head of Household Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Head of Household Filer in 2021 is $ 18,800.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Head of Household Filer in 2021 is $ 1,700.00

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Head of Household Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 14,200.00
12%Income from $ 14,200.01 to $ 54,200.00
22%Income from $ 54,200.01 to $ 86,350.00
24%Income from $ 86,350.01 to $ 164,900.00
32%Income from $ 164,900.01 to $ 209,400.00
35%Income from $ 209,400.01 to $ 523,600.00
37%Income from $ 523,600.01 and above

Federal Widower Filer Tax Tables

The federal standard deduction for a Widower Filer in 2021 is $ 25,100.00.

The federal federal allowance for Over 65 years of age Widower Filer in 2021 is $ 1,350.00

New Jersey Residents State Income Tax Tables for Widower Filers in 2021
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
10%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 20,000.00
12%Income from $ 20,000.01 to $ 50,000.00
22%Income from $ 50,000.01 to $ 70,000.00
24%Income from $ 70,000.01 to $ 80,000.00
32%Income from $ 80,000.01 to $ 150,000.00
35%Income from $ 150,000.01 to $ 500,000.00
37%Income from $ 500,000.01 to $ 1,000,000.00
%Income from $ 1,000,000.01 and above

New Jersey: Federal EITC(Earned Income Tax Credits) Rates and Thresholds in 2021

Note: you must be between the ages of 25 and 65 to claim EITC in 2021 unless you have 1 or more children.

EITC Tables for Unmarried Taxpayers (single and head of household filers) in 2021
ElementNumber of Children
0123
Credit rate15.3%34%40%45%
Earned income amount$ 9,820.00$ 10,640.00$ 14,950.00$ 14,950.00
Maximum credit amount$ 1,502.00$ 3,618.00$ 5,980.00$ 6,728.00
Phaseout amount threshold$ 11,610.00$ 19,520.00$ 19,520.00$ 19,520.00
15.3%15.98%21.06%21.06%
EITC Tables for Married taxpayers (married filing jointly, Qualifying Widow(er)) in 2021
ElementNumber of Children
0123
Credit rate7.65%34%40%45%
Earned income amount$ 7,840.00$ 11,750.00$ 16,510.00$ 16,510.00
Maximum credit amount$ 1,502.00$ 3,618.00$ 5,980.00$ 6,728.00
Phaseout amount threshold$ 14,950.00$ 19,520.00$ 19,520.00$ 19,520.00
Phaseout rate7.65%15.98%21.06%21.06%

New Jersey: Federal FICA Rates in 2021

New Jersey FICA in 2021: Rates for Employers and Employees
FICA categoryEmployeeEmployerTotal
Social Security6.2%6.2%12.4%
Medicare1.45%1.45%2.9%
Additional Medicare0.9%0%0.9%
Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)0%6%6%
New Jersey FICA in 2021: Thresholds for Employers and Employees
FICA categoryEmployeeEmployer
Min. EarningsMax. ContributionMin. EarningsMax. Contribution
Social Securityn/a$ 142,800.00n/a$ 142,800.00
Medicaren/an/an/an/a
Additional Medicare$ 200,000.00n/an/an/a
Federal Unemployment Taxes (FUTA)n/an/an/a$ 7,000.00

New Jersey: Federal Retirement Plan Thresholds in 2021

Federal Retirement Plan Types and Thresholds in 2021
Retirment Plan typeStandardOver 50 Catch Up
$ 19,500.00$ 6,500.00
$ 13,500.00$ 3,000.00

2021 Tax Calculator for New Jersey

The 2021 tax rates and thresholds for both the New Jersey State Tax Tables and Federal Tax Tables are comprehensively integrated into the New Jersey Tax Calculator for 2021. This tool is freely available and is designed to help you accurately estimate your 2022 tax return.

Historic Tax Tables supported for New Jersey

The following tax tables are supported by iCalculator™ US as part of the suite of free tax tools available in the US Tax HUB we provide for New Jersey.