Can you pay New Jersey Division of Taxation with a credit card?
Yes. No card fee is published.
Based on the payment methods New Jersey Division of Taxation publishes; where it lists no card option, we read that as no.
Last checked October 19, 2026 by Bill Router; spot-checked by a person October 20, 2026. How we check
Ways to pay New Jersey Division of Taxation
| Way | Accepted | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card through the biller's processor | Yes | No fee published | Credit card is accepted for an NJ-1040 balance due through the state's online portal. Processing fees apply, but the amount and processor are not named. An approved-payment-plan page also lists a Credit Card Payment option. Networks: amex, discover, mastercard, visa. |
| Bank account (ACH) | Yes | Free | E-check withdrawal from a bank account. No fee is listed. |
What it is worth for your tax payment
Example amount shown; change it to yours.
| Way to pay | Fee per payment | Net per year |
|---|---|---|
| Card through the biller's processor (no fee published) | $0 | +$240 |
| Bank account (ACH) | $0 | $0 |
Rewards minus fees, twelve payments a year. A negative number means a card costs you money.
When a card is worth it
With no card fee published, a card that earns 2% turns a $1,000 tax payment into about $240 a year. Pay the card in full each month, and confirm the fee at checkout.
Watch out for
The card fee percentage is not published; it shows at checkout.
Sources
Credit Card (Processing Fees Apply). You can use an American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa credit card to make your payment.
www.njportal.com · checked October 19, 2026Electronic Check (e-check). You can have your payment directly withdrawn from your bank account using our online e-check service.
www.njportal.com · checked October 19, 2026
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Other tax agencies
- California Franchise Tax Board · Card, with a fee
- Georgia Department of Revenue · Card, with a fee
- IRS (federal income tax) · Card, with a fee
- Illinois Department of Revenue · Card, no fee published
- Michigan Department of Treasury · Card, with a fee
- New York State Department of Taxation and Finance · Card, with a fee
- North Carolina Department of Revenue · Card, with a fee
- Ohio Department of Taxation · Card, with a fee
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