NJ A3262

Bill

Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.

Introduced
02/22/2016

In Committee
02/22/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/08/2018

Introduced Session

2016-2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a gross income tax credit for the amount of postage taxpayers pay the United States Postal Service to send parcels as priority mail to individuals serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or the National Guard at military installations in the United States or abroad. Homesickness frequently befalls members of the Armed Forces and the National Guard while serving their country afield. To boost their morale, many send military personnel packages with cherished items from back home. The cost of postage can strain the ability of the home front to take care of those stationed or deployed afield. In allowing a tax credit for certain postage expenses, this bill removes a cost-prohibitive deterrent to sending goods of appreciation and caring to loved ones serving away from home.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a gross income tax credit for the amount of postage taxpayers pay to the United States Postal Service to send priority mail parcels to individuals serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or National Guard, either within the U.S. or abroad. The credit is intended to help offset the cost burden of sending care packages to loved ones serving their country away from home, boosting morale for military personnel.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (2)

Craig Coughlin (D)*, Wayne DeAngelo (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee (on 02/22/2016)

(2 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
BillText	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3500/3262_I1.HTM
Bill	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/A3500/3262_I1.PDF

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A790	Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee	Carry Over
S1248	Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee	Same As

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