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.
This bill creates the ReadyReturn Program in New Jersey, which would require the Division of Taxation to prepare initial income tax filings for certain low-income residents who typically do not file returns because their earnings fall below the minimum threshold. The program aims to help these individuals access the Earned Income Tax Credit and other benefits by reducing barriers related to accessing forms, receiving documents, or completing paperwork. Additionally, the bill directs several state agencies to use existing tax data to streamline identification and enrollment processes for various social services programs, reducing the burden on residents who must currently complete separate applications for each assistance program. The legislation also includes an appropriation to fund these new initiatives.
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Mar 2026
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Introduced Mar 5, 2026
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
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