S 3989 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes gross income tax credit for cost of certain postage for sending goods to members of United States Armed Forces and National Guard who are serving their country away from home.

This New Jersey bill creates a state tax credit for residents who pay postage to send Priority Mail packages to active-duty military personnel and National Guard members serving away from home. The credit directly offsets the income tax owed by taxpayers who incur these mailing costs, allowing them to claim reimbursement for the postage expenses paid to the United States Postal Service. The provision applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following the bill's enactment, with any unused credit amount treated as an overpayment for state tax purposes. This measure aims to reduce the financial burden on families supporting service members stationed domestically or abroad.
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Introduced Mar 19, 2026 Last action Mar 19, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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