A 1523 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Eliminates transfer inheritance taxes on brothers and sisters of a decedent.

This bill eliminates inheritance taxes on property transferred to brothers or sisters of a deceased person (decedent). Previously, such transfers were taxed at rates up to 16% depending on the amount inherited. The amendment specifically removes this tax for all sibling inheritances occurring on or after January 1, 2022, by updating New Jersey's tax code (R.S.54:34-2). It directly affects siblings who inherit property from a deceased relative, making those inheritances tax-free under this provision.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
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Clinton Calabrese
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