Anchor Program Filing Event

This event is a fantastic opportunity for you to get assistance with filing for the ANCHOR Program NJ, learn more about its benefits, and connect with others in the community.

You may be eligible for an ANCHOR benefit based on your 2021 residency, income, and age if you meet the requirements:

• You were a New Jersey resident.
• Your New Jersey gross income was not more than $150,000.
• Your name was on the lease or rental agreement.
• You paid rent.
• You rented and occupied a residence in New Jersey that was your principal residence (main home) on October 1, 2021.

To ensure smooth filing process, please have the following documents on hand:

• State ID
• Social Security
• Gross income for 2021 or 2023

What you Need to File Online:

• Social Security number (SSN) / Individual Taxpayer Identification number (ITIN) and, if applicable, the SSN/ ITIN of your spouse or civil union partner;
  • New Jersey gross income from line 29 of your 2021 or 2023 New Jersey Income Tax return (NJ 1040). If you are not required to file an NJ-1040, report”0.”;
  • 2021 filing status;
  • Date of birth and, if applicable, your spouse’s/CU partner’s date of birth.
• You will also be asked:
  • If you/spouse/CU partner were blind/disabled as of December 31, 2021;
  • If you shared rent with anyone other than your spouse/CU partner on October 1, 2021;
  • For the names of all other renters, if any, sharing the rent on that property;
  • For your routing and account number from your bank, if requesting a direct deposit of your benefit.

Confirmation Number

If you received an “ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation Letter,” the letter is your confirmation of filing. Keep the letter for your records. If you file online, you must choose CONFIRM at the end to receive your confirmation number. Keep this number for your records as proof that you filed an ANCHOR application.

Please mark your calendars and feel free to forward this invitation to anyone who might benefit from this event. We look forward to helping you navigate the filing process!