S 2190 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes ReadyReturn Program; requires Taxation to prepare initial tax filing for certain taxpayers; requires several State agencies to use tax data to facilitate identification and enrollment for certain social services programs; makes an appropriation.

S 2190 establishes New Jersey's "ReadyReturn Program," requiring the Division of Taxation to automatically prepare initial tax filings for eligible low-income residents who typically don't file due to income thresholds or filing barriers. This directly affects low-income taxpayers who may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit but miss out on filing. The bill mandates state agencies to use existing tax data to simplify enrollment in social services programs like Medicaid or food assistance, reducing the need for separate applications. It also includes funding for implementation, aiming to increase tax filing rates and streamline access to benefits.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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Teresa Ruiz
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