Bill
Bill > A2816
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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 extends the veteran's gross income tax exemption to spouses of deceased veterans. Currently, veterans are allowed a $6,000 exemption, which can be taken as a deduction from their income, for purposes of calculating their State gross income tax liability. If a veteran dies during a taxable year, the spouse of the veteran is allowed the exemption for that taxable year if filing a joint return. However, the spouse is not allowed the exemption in subsequent years. Under this bill, the spouse of the deceased veteran would be allowed to continue to claim the exemption until the spouse remarries.
AI Summary
This bill extends a $6,000 gross income tax exemption, currently available to veterans, to the surviving spouses of deceased veterans. Previously, a spouse could only claim this exemption for the year the veteran died if filing jointly, but not in subsequent years. Under this new legislation, a surviving spouse can continue to claim this exemption until they remarry, provided the veteran was eligible for the exemption in the year of their death. This change aims to provide continued financial relief to the surviving partners of veterans.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly 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/A2816 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3000/2816_I1.HTM |
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