NJ A1391

Bill

Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.

Introduced
01/14/2020

In Committee
01/14/2020

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a gross income tax credit for the amount of postage taxpayers pay the United States Postal Service to send parcels as priority mail to individuals serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard at military installations in the United States or abroad. Homesickness frequently befalls members of the Armed Forces and the National Guard while serving their country afield. To boost their morale, many send military personnel packages with cherished items from back home. The cost of postage can strain the ability of the home front to take care of those stationed or deployed afield. In allowing a tax credit for certain postage expenses, this bill removes a cost-prohibitive deterrent to sending goods of appreciation and caring to loved ones serving away from home.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a gross income tax credit for the amount of postage taxpayers pay to the United States Postal Service to send priority mail parcels to members of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard serving at military installations within or outside the United States. The credit can be applied against the taxpayer's New Jersey gross income tax liability, and any excess credit amount can be treated as an overpayment. The bill aims to alleviate the financial burden on individuals who want to send care packages and other items to their loved ones serving in the military, which can boost the morale of those stationed or deployed away from home.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (12)

Joe Danielsen (D)*, Yvonne Lopez (D)*, Raj Mukherji (D)*, Daniel Benson (D), Angela Mcknight (D), Bill Moen (D), Gabriela Mosquera (D), Carol Murphy (D), Gary Schaer (D), Parker Space (R), Cleopatra Tucker (D), Harold Wirths (R),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/14/2020)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1391

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2020/A1391
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1500/1391_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2020/A1500/1391_I1.PDF
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1500/1391_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1500/1391_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A3063	Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.	Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee	Carry Over
S1002	Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.	Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee	Same As
S1191	Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.	Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee	Carry Over

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