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NJ A3738

NJ A3738
Allows gross income tax deduction for firearms training expenses paid by law enforcement officers.


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Introduced
04/05/2018
In Committee
04/05/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill allows a gross income tax deduction for firearms training expenses paid by law enforcement officers. Law enforcement officers often pay for such training courses and related expenses out of pocket and are not reimbursed. The bill would ease the financial burden on such officers by allowing the officers to deduct from their calculation of gross income the unreimbursed amounts incurred for the training. Under the bill, law enforcement officers whose public duties include the power to act as an officer for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the laws of New Jersey would be eligible for the deduction if they qualify in the use of a firearm pursuant to subsection j. of N.J.S.2C:39-6, which requires officers who carry firearms to complete training and annually qualify in use of the firearms.

AI Summary

This bill allows law enforcement officers in New Jersey to deduct from their gross income the unreimbursed amounts they paid for firearms training expenses, such as training courses, ammunition, and range fees. To be eligible for this deduction, the officers must have the power to act as officers for the detection, apprehension, arrest, and conviction of offenders against the laws of New Jersey, and they must qualify in the use of a firearm pursuant to the state's laws. The bill aims to ease the financial burden on these officers, who often pay for such training out of pocket without reimbursement.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee (on 04/05/2018)

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