The NJ Gross Income Tax EasyFile Program is a proposed pilot initiative aimed at simplifying the gross income tax return process for eligible taxpayers in New Jersey. Under this program, the Division of Taxation will prepare pre-filled personal income tax return forms for taxpayers who meet specific criteria, including being wage earners with an annual income of less than $75,000, not being self-employed, and having no dependents. The pre-filled forms will include information from the taxpayer's W-2 and will be available in both printable and computer-readable formats. Taxpayers will have the option to use these forms voluntarily, and they will be responsible for verifying the accuracy of the information before submission.

The bill outlines the responsibilities of the Division of Taxation, including the establishment of a secure website and a help hotline for taxpayers, as well as the requirement to mail or provide the forms electronically by March 15 of the year following the taxable year. Additionally, the Director of the Division of Taxation is tasked with evaluating the pilot program's effectiveness and reporting findings to the Governor and Legislature within six months after the second taxable year of implementation. This initiative aims to reduce the filing burden on taxpayers, streamline the tax collection process, and potentially improve the accuracy and timeliness of tax returns submitted to the state.