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NJ A1522

NJ A1522
Temporarily lowers corporation business tax rate for five years and repeals corporation business surtax.


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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 temporarily lowers the franchise tax rate imposed on the net income of a corporation that is not an S corporation or a partnership with an entire net income of more than $100,000 for a privilege period from nine percent to seven and a half percent for five corporate tax years and repeals the corporation business surtax. Under current law, certain corporations are subject to a franchise tax rate of nine percent in addition to a two and a half percent surtax on their net income for the corporate tax year. It is the sponsor's hope that by lowering the franchise tax rate and repealing the corporation business surtax ahead of its expiration on December 31, 2023, the State can better promote economic development and job creation by relieving the tax burden on New Jersey businesses.

AI Summary

This bill temporarily lowers the corporation business tax (CBT) rate from 9% to 7.5% for five corporate tax years and repeals the corporation business surtax. The CBT is a franchise tax imposed on the net income of corporations in New Jersey, with certain exceptions. By reducing the CBT rate and eliminating the additional 2.5% surtax, the bill aims to relieve the tax burden on New Jersey businesses and promote economic development and job creation in the state.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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