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NJ S3379

NJ S3379
Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.


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Introduced
06/03/2024
In Committee
06/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a gross income tax credit for the amount of postage taxpayers pay the United States Postal Service to send parcels as priority mail to individuals serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard at military installations in the United States or abroad. Homesickness frequently befalls members of the Armed Forces and the National Guard while serving their country afield. To boost their morale, many send military personnel packages with cherished items from back home. The cost of postage can strain the ability of the home front to take care of those stationed or deployed afield. In allowing a tax credit for certain postage expenses, this bill removes a cost-prohibitive deterrent to sending goods of appreciation and caring to loved ones serving away from home.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a gross income tax credit for the amount of postage taxpayers pay to the United States Postal Service to send parcels as priority mail to individuals serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard, either within or outside the United States. The purpose is to help alleviate the cost burden for those on the home front who want to send care packages and other goods to their loved ones serving away from home, in order to boost the morale of the military personnel. The credit can be applied against the taxpayer's New Jersey gross income tax liability, and any excess credit amount will be treated as an overpayment.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 06/03/2024)

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