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NJ S2866

NJ S2866
Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.


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Introduced
03/04/2024
In Committee
03/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for the purchase of certain hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. The credits are available to both businesses and individuals. The credits are available for the taxpayer tax periods beginning in calendar years 2023, 2024 and 2025. For hydrogen fuel cell vehicles purchased in 2023 tax periods, a taxpayer will be allowed a credit in an amount of 25 percent of the cost, up to $15,000 per vehicle. For vehicles purchased and installed in 2024 tax periods, the credit is 15 percent of the cost, up to $9,000 per vehicle. For a vehicle purchased and installed in 2025 tax periods, the credit is eight percent of the cost, up to $5,000 per vehicle. To qualify for the bill's tax credits, the taxpayer must file an application for a certification with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection that the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle purchased by the taxpayer is a qualified hydrogen fuel cell vehicle. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are electrically powered and they produce only water vapor as an emission. Hydrogen fuel cell vehicles typically have a longer range than battery-powered electric vehicles and they can be refueled in approximately the same time and manner as a gasoline-powered vehicle. This bill would encourage New Jersey businesses to purchase hydrogen fuel cell vehicles by defraying their purchase costs.

AI Summary

This bill establishes tax credits for the purchase of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, which are electrically powered vehicles that emit only water vapor and can be refueled quickly, for the tax years 2023, 2024, and 2025. Businesses can claim credits against their corporation business tax, with the credit being 25% of the purchase price up to $15,000 in 2023, 15% up to $9,000 in 2024, and 8% up to $5,000 in 2025. Individuals and businesses operating as sole proprietors or partnerships can claim credits against their gross income tax for the same percentages and amounts, with some limitations on the total credit amount and the number of credits per taxpayer per year. To qualify for these credits, taxpayers must apply for and receive certification from the Commissioner of Environmental Protection confirming the vehicle meets the definition of a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle and was purchased for business use where applicable.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee (on 03/04/2024)

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