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NJ A1850

NJ A1850
Sets flat gross income tax rate at 5.9 percent tax for all taxable income over $37,500 or $75,000, depending on filing status; exempts taxpayers with less income from gross income tax.


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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 revises the gross income tax rates for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, converting the gross income tax to a flat tax. Under the bill, the tax rate imposed under the gross income tax would be 5.9 percent for all taxable income over: $37,500 for unmarried individuals, married individuals filing separately, or estates and trusts; and $75,000 for married individuals filing jointly, individuals filing as head of household, or individuals filing as a surviving spouse for federal income tax purposes. No other rate of tax would be imposed under the gross income tax. Taxpayers with income less than their applicable income threshold would not be subject to tax. Under current law, the gross income tax is imposed in accordance with progressive income tax brackets, with tax rates ranging from 1.4 to 10.75 percent of taxable income. Currently, a taxpayer's filing status and amount of taxable income determines the amount of tax due. No tax is due under current law for single filers, married separate filers, estates, or trusts with not more than $10,000 in taxable income, or married joint filers with taxable income not more than $20,000.

AI Summary

This bill, effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026, transitions the state's gross income tax from a progressive system with multiple tax brackets and rates ranging from 1.4% to 10.75% to a flat tax system. Under the new system, individuals will pay a flat rate of 5.9% on all taxable income exceeding specific thresholds: $37,500 for unmarried individuals, married individuals filing separately, and estates/trusts, and $75,000 for married individuals filing jointly, heads of household, and surviving spouses. Crucially, taxpayers whose income falls below these new thresholds will be exempt from paying gross income tax, a significant change from the current law where lower income thresholds apply for tax exemption.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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