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NJ S1241

NJ S1241
"New Jersey Makes, the World Takes Act"; allows corporation business tax credit for selling New Jersey made products.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows a taxpayer under the corporation business tax to claim a tax credit for making retail sales of New Jersey made products. The credit amount is $3.31 for every $100 of retail sales of New Jersey made products that the taxpayer makes. The $3.31 credit amount is meant to approximate 50 percent of the State's sales tax rate on $100 of retail purchases.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the "New Jersey Makes, the World Takes Act," allows businesses subject to New Jersey's corporation business tax to claim a tax credit for making retail sales of products manufactured in New Jersey. A "New Jersey made product" is defined as one where all or virtually all significant parts, processing, and labor originate or are sourced from New Jersey, with only negligible outside content allowed. The credit is calculated at $3.31 for every $100 in retail sales of these New Jersey made products, which is intended to approximate 50% of the state's sales tax rate. The bill also specifies that this credit has a priority order for application, cannot reduce the tax liability below a statutory minimum, and any unused credit can be carried forward for up to seven years. Furthermore, the Director of the Division of Taxation is authorized to immediately adopt necessary rules and regulations to implement the act, which will take effect immediately and apply to privilege periods beginning on or after the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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