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NJ A2059

NJ A2059
Revises gross income tax rates for joint filers and similar taxpayers and designated as Marriage Penalty Elimination Act.


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Introduced
02/03/2022
In Committee
02/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Revises gross income tax rates for joint filers and similar taxpayers and designated as Marriage Penalty Elimination Act.

AI Summary

This bill revises the gross income tax rates for joint filers and similar taxpayers, designated as the "Marriage Penalty Elimination Act." The key changes include: 1. Increasing the income threshold for the lowest tax rate (1.4%) from $20,000 to $40,000 for joint filers. 2. Reducing the top marginal tax rate from 10.75% to 8.97% for income over $500,000 for joint filers. 3. Applying the revised tax rates to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2020. The bill aims to eliminate the "marriage penalty" by adjusting the income thresholds and tax rates to provide relief for married couples filing jointly.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (19)

Last Action

Motion Table (41-34-0) (Reynolds-Jackson) (on 02/27/2023)

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