Provides gross income tax credit for certain household pet expenses.
This New Jersey bill introduces a gross income tax credit for taxpayers who own household pets, specifically dogs or cats kept for companionship. The legislation allows owners to claim up to $300 annually for everyday pet expenses like food and supplies, plus an additional $600 for veterinary care, with a combined maximum credit of $900 per year. To receive this benefit, owners must file their tax returns with documentation proving pet ownership and receipts for the qualifying expenses. The law explicitly excludes pets used in breeding, research, law enforcement, or medical settings from this credit.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 8, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee
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Latham Tiver
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