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NJ A234
NJ A234Provides a corporation business tax credit for investment in certain manufacturing equipment, facility renovation, modernization, and expansion.
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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 corporation business tax credit for 20 percent of the costs of certain manufacturing equipment installed at a manufacturing facility in this State and 20 percent of the costs of improvements or additions that result in the renovation, modernization, or expansion of a manufacturing facility in this State. The bill provides that expenditures for certain manufacturing equipment, facility renovation, modernization, and expansion for which a credit is allowed under this bill are not to be considered expenditures for which a credit is allowed under the New Jobs Investment Tax Credit, the Manufacturing and Employment Investment Tax Credit, the Research and Development Credit, or the Effluent Treatment and Conveyance Equipment Credit. The bill defines "manufacturing equipment" as machinery, apparatus or equipment, including, but not limited to, any machinery, apparatus, or equipment employing an advanced technological process, used in the production of tangible personal property that is eligible for the sales tax exemption for manufacturing equipment. The bill defines a "manufacturing facility" as a business location, including, but not limited to, a factory, mill, or plant, at which more than 50 percent of the business personal property that is housed in the facility is manufacturing equipment.
AI Summary
This bill allows corporations a tax credit equal to 20 percent of their investment in new manufacturing equipment installed in New Jersey, as well as 20 percent of the costs for renovating, modernizing, or expanding their manufacturing facilities in the state. "Manufacturing equipment" is defined as machinery or apparatus used to produce tangible goods that are eligible for a sales tax exemption, and a "manufacturing facility" is a business location where over half of the personal property housed is this type of manufacturing equipment. Importantly, any expenses qualifying for this new credit cannot also be used to claim credits under other existing programs like the New Jobs Investment Tax Credit or the Research and Development Credit, preventing double-dipping. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to seven years, and the total tax credits a company can apply in a given year, including this new one, are capped at 50 percent of their tax liability, with a minimum tax amount still required.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A234 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A0500/234_I1.HTM |
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