DECEASED HOMEOWNERS
My ANCHOR ling information has my name and my deceased
spouse’s. How do I remove my spouse’s name?
We require you to le a paper application to change the preprinted
ling information. Be sure to include supporting documentation
(e.g., death certicate, marriage certicate, legal documentation)
with your application.
I am ling the application on behalf of an estate. Should I leave
the bank account open until I receive the 2019 ANCHOR payment?
We expect to issue 2019 ANCHOR payments by the late Spring of
2023. Due to the direct deposit or paper check timing, speak to your
bank and/or seek guidance about bank accounts from your attorney
before closing the estate account.
DIVORCED HOMEOWNERS
My ANCHOR ling information lists my name and my former
spouse’s name. How do I le?
If you divorced prior to October 1, 2019, you should le a paper
application in your name only and report your percentage of
ownership (50% unless otherwise specied on the property deed or
the divorce decree).
If you divorced on or after October 1, 2019, but before January 1,
2020, and:
• You lived in the home by yourself on October 1, 2019, le a 2019
ANCHOR paper application in your name only and report 100%
ownership; or
• You and your former spouse lived in the home on October 1,
2019, le separate paper applications, each reporting the
appropriate percentage of ownership. (50% unless otherwise
specied on the property deed or the divorce decree.)
In either scenario, report your 2019 New Jersey Income Tax return
ling status.
2019 FILING STATUS
Where do I nd the amount of my 2019 New Jersey gross income
to report on my application?
Your 2019 New Jersey gross income is reported on Line 29 of your
2019 NJ-1040. If your income was under the ling threshold, report
VISIT ANCHOR.NJ.GOV FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO FILE ONLINE
The ANCHOR Call Center (1-877-658-2972) has extended hours Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
and Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. until February 28, 2023. Due to high call volumes, you may experience delays.
We appreciate your patience.
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your income as $0. If you do not have a copy of your tax return, you
can a 2019 gross income amount.
I was the sole owner of my principal residence on October 1, 2019,
but I was married. What income do I report on my 2019 ANCHOR
application?
If you and your spouse lived together in your home on October 1,
2019, you must report your combined income on your ANCHOR
application. However, if your spouse maintained a separate principal
residence on October 1, 2019, you should report only your income
on the application.
What filing status do I choose (Section D in the online
ling application)?
Your 2019 New Jersey Income Tax return (NJ-1040) determines your
ling status. If you were not required to le a 2019 Income Tax return,
use the ling status you would have used if you were required to le.
If your ling status is married/civil union (CU) couple ling separately,
select the option based on the living situation that you and your
spouse/CU partner had on October 1, 2019.
If you were married and you maintained your principal residence
with your spouse on October 1, 2019, and you each want to receive
a separate check for half of the benet amount for which you are
eligible, you should check the box in Section D in the online ling
application that states, “I want my half of the benet payment in my
name only.”
Each spouse must le a separate ANCHOR application.
2019 Income Tax ling status help.
‘HOW DO I FILE?’ SCENARIOS
On October 1, 2019, the deed to the home was in my name only,
and my ancé/spouse/cu partner lived with me. How do I le?
Homeowners only qualify to apply if their name appears on the
deed, regardless of ling status/marital status. Therefore, your
name should only appear on the preprinted mailer. Select your
2019 Income Tax ling status and enter your 2019 gross income
(combined income if married/cu couple before January 1, 2020). If
other names are preprinted you must le a paper application in your
name only and include a copy of the deed showing who owned the
home on October 1, 2019.
On October 1, 2019, the deed to the home was in my name and my