NJ A124

Bill

Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.

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 allows a gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for the purchase of classroom supplies. Under the bill, an "eligible educator" is a teacher who is employed in a public or nonpublic school in the State. The bill defines "classroom supplies" as books, pencils and other drawing supplies, computers and related equipment, laboratory equipment, and any other equipment and supplementary materials needed for day-to-day classroom activities.

AI Summary

This bill allows a gross income tax deduction of up to $1,200 for unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators, which are defined as teachers employed in public or nonpublic elementary or secondary schools in New Jersey, for the purchase of classroom supplies such as books, pencils, computers, and other equipment and materials needed for day-to-day classroom activities. The bill applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following the date of enactment.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Don Guardian (R)*, Carmen Morales (D)*, Aura Dunn (R), Julio Marenco (D), Michele Matsikoudis (R),

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A124

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A124
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/124_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A4246	Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee	Carry Over
S2858	Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee	Carry Over
S953	Allows gross income tax deduction for up to $1,200 of unreimbursed expenses incurred by eligible educators for purchase of classroom supplies.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee	Same As

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