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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows a gross income tax deduction of $250 for taxpayers who are on active duty as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States for the entire taxable year. According to the U.S. Department of Defense Manpower Data Center, as of September of 2017, there were a total of 7,669 active duty military personnel in the State serving in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. It is the sponsor's intent that the service of these men and women be recognized and that this deduction provide some assistance by potentially reducing their New Jersey Gross Income Tax liability. The bill would take effect upon enactment and apply to taxable years commencing on or after the January 1 next following the date of enactment.
AI Summary
This bill allows members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty for the entire taxable year to deduct $250 from their gross income, which is the total amount of income earned before any deductions or taxes are taken out. This deduction is intended to recognize the service of these individuals and potentially reduce their New Jersey Gross Income Tax liability, and it will apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1st following the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1846 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1846_I1.HTM |
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