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NJ A1611
NJ A1611Removes income-based limitations on gross income tax exclusion for pension and retirement income.
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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 removes the income-based limitations on the gross income tax exclusion for pension and other retirement income. Under current law, taxpayers with $150,000 or less in annual income and who are at least 62 years old or disabled may exclude certain pension and retirement income from taxable gross income. For those with between $100,000 and $150,000 of income, the exclusion is reduced. This bill eliminates the $150,000 income cap and the reduced exclusion for those with between $100,000 and $150,000 so that taxpayers of any income level, who are otherwise eligible, may claim the exclusion. The purpose of this bill is to allow taxpayers with pension and retirement income to exclude more of their income from taxable gross income. By removing the income-based limitations, this bill allows greater numbers of taxpayers to benefit from the tax relief provided by the exclusion.
AI Summary
This bill removes income-based limitations on the tax exclusion for pension and retirement income, meaning that individuals of any income level, who are at least 62 years old or disabled, can now exclude more of their pension and retirement income from their taxable gross income. Previously, this exclusion was reduced or unavailable for those earning over a certain amount, specifically $150,000 annually, with a tiered reduction for incomes between $100,000 and $150,000. By eliminating these income caps, the bill aims to provide greater tax relief to a wider range of taxpayers receiving retirement benefits.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Aging and Human Services Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1611 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1611_I1.HTM |
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