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NJ S1357

NJ S1357
Provides temporary corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for insourcing business to New Jersey.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides, for a five-year period, corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for insourcing business to New Jersey. Insourcing is bringing business functions to this State by closing down an out of country or out of State business unit and relocating it to New Jersey. For decades businesses have had incentives to outsource business functions, pursuing lower tax rates or labor costs. The credit provided by this bill aims to reverse that trend by incentivizing businesses to relocate to New Jersey and take advantage of the State's robust and diverse labor pool. The credits are equal to 35 percent of the net cost of shutting down the out of country business unit, or 25 percent of the net cost of shutting down the out of State business unit, and reestablishing an equivalent unit in New Jersey. The credit will be earnable in the five years between January 1, 2019 and December 31, 2023. The bill requires that the relocation be done pursuant to a written plan, and that the New Jersey full-time employees of the business be increased by the completed relocation. If the taxpayer reduces the amount of full-time employees in this State in any of the five years subsequent to the credit being allowed, the credit outstanding will be denied and any amount previously allowed will be subject to recapture by the State.

AI Summary

This bill establishes temporary tax credits for businesses that "insource" operations to New Jersey, meaning they close down a business unit outside of the United States or outside of New Jersey and relocate it within the state. For a five-year period from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2023, businesses can receive a corporation business tax credit equal to 35% of the net cost of shutting down an out-of-country operation and 25% of the net cost of shutting down an out-of-state operation, with similar credits available for gross income tax. To qualify, businesses must have a written plan for the relocation and must increase their number of full-time employees in New Jersey. If a business reduces its New Jersey workforce within five years after receiving the credit, the credit will be denied and any previously allowed amounts will be recaptured by the state. The bill defines "business unit" as any part of a trade or business and "full-time employee" as someone working at least 35 hours per week, excluding independent contractors. "Insourcing expense" refers to the costs associated with closing an out-of-state or out-of-country business unit and establishing a replacement in New Jersey, including moving expenses but not severance pay.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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