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NJ S2052

Provides refundable gross income tax credit for early principal payments on certain home mortgages.


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Introduced
02/26/2018
In Committee
02/26/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides for a refundable gross income tax credit for 50% of early home mortgage principal payments that taxpayers make in addition to their required monthly mortgage payments. Extra payments made in addition to home mortgage required monthly payments are required to be credited as a payment on the principal amount of the mortgage loan amount. The annual refundable tax credit is allowed up to $1,000 per year and can be claimed for up to 10 taxable years. This bill is modeled on federal legislation referred to as the Building Equity for the American Middle-Class Act (BEAM Act) that will encourage families to build equity in their home, pay down their home mortgage more quickly, thus creating more wealth while securing the American dream of homeownership. This bill will provide a gross income tax break that rewards middle class families that chose to more quickly pay down the principal amounts of their home mortgages. Mortgages eligible for this tax credit are purchase money mortgages or refinanced purchase money mortgages that must: (1) be for a primary residence, (2) be for a term between 15 and 30 years, and (3) require payments that are each the same amount and made in equal intervals during the term of the mortgage. The $1,000 limit on the amount of the credit phases down for single taxpayers who have taxable income between $125,000 and $135,000 and for married individuals filing jointly who have taxable income between $250,000 and $270,000. No credit is allowed for single taxpayers with taxable income over $135,000 and for married individuals filing jointly with taxable income over $270,000. Married individuals must file a joint return to claim the credit.

AI Summary

This bill provides a refundable gross income tax credit for 50% of early home mortgage principal payments that taxpayers make in addition to their required monthly mortgage payments. The annual refundable tax credit is allowed up to $1,000 per year and can be claimed for up to 10 taxable years. The bill aims to encourage middle-class families to build equity in their homes and pay down their mortgages more quickly, creating more wealth and securing the American dream of homeownership. The credit phases down for single taxpayers with taxable income between $125,000 and $135,000 and for married individuals filing jointly with taxable income between $250,000 and $270,000, and no credit is allowed for those with higher incomes.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee (on 02/26/2018)

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