S 3350 creates a New Jersey tax credit for residents with gross income under $150,000 who pay full-time tuition at qualifying in-state institutions. It provides a 10% credit on tuition costs, capped at $1,000 per year, for either the taxpayer’s own education or for dependents under age 22. The credit applies to four-year public colleges, county colleges, and accredited vocational schools in New Jersey. Taxpayers cannot claim this credit if they already deducted the tuition for the dependent or if a parent claimed it for them. The credit is available for taxable years starting January 1 after the bill’s enactment.
This New Jersey bill would create a tax credit for parents or guardians homeschooling children or dependents, allowing them to deduct up to $2,500 per child in qualified education expenses from their state income tax, with a maximum annual credit of $7,500. Taxpayers homeschooling a child with special needs would receive an additional $1,000 per child, raising the maximum annual credit to $10,500. Qualified expenses include textbooks, educational software, school supplies, internet fees, and materials like computers or desks used for homeschooling. The credit applies to taxpayers with gross income under $260,000 and requires filing an application if no tax is owed.
This New Jersey bill provides a 10% tax credit for businesses that invest in manufacturing equipment, renovate or expand facilities, or hire and train new employees within designated Smart Growth Areas. It directly affects manufacturers operating in specific growth zones, such as urban enterprise zones or transit villages, by reducing their corporation business tax liability. The credit covers 10% of costs for new equipment, facility improvements, or hiring/training (with employees retained for 365 days), but cannot exceed 50% of the tax owed. Unused credits may be carried forward for up to seven years. The bill prohibits using this credit alongside other existing tax credits for the same expenses.
Bill A-663 provides a New Jersey gross income tax credit of up to $1,000 per year for taxpayers who pay more than $1,000 in E-ZPass tolls on state toll roads during a taxable year. It directly affects commuters who use electronic toll collection (E-ZPass) and incur significant toll expenses, excluding fines, administrative fees, or tolls reimbursed by employers. The credit is calculated by subtracting the $1,000 threshold from total eligible tolls paid, with any unused credit refunded as an overpayment. The bill applies to taxable years beginning January 1, 2020, and explicitly excludes tolls already deductible for federal tax purposes.
This bill creates a tax credit for New Jersey businesses that develop and construct anaerobic digestion facilities processing food waste. Taxpayers can claim a credit equal to 50% of facility development costs, capped at $250,000 per facility, for six years. The total tax credits awarded statewide cannot exceed $15 million, and the credit applies against the corporation business tax. The bill defines "food waste" to include processing residues and used cooking oils but excludes donated food or consumer waste.
This bill establishes a nonrefundable tax credit for disabled veterans in New Jersey who rent residential property. It allows qualifying disabled veterans to claim a credit of up to $1,000 annually for the portion of their rent that covers property taxes (calculated as 18% of rent paid). Married veterans filing separately each receive half the credit, and veterans sharing housing with non-spouses can only claim credit for their own rent payments. The credit applies in addition to existing rent tax credits for seniors or other disabled renters.
This New Jersey bill creates a state tax credit of up to $2,500 annually for residents who provide care to a qualifying relative (a relative aged 65 or older, or 50 or older with a disability meeting income limits) or to any individual with a disability. The credit covers expenses like medical equipment, home modifications, in-home care services, and transportation for medical care. Caregivers must submit documentation including receipts, proof of payment, and verification of care to claim the credit. Any unused credit amount that reduces tax liability to zero is refunded as an overpayment.
This bill provides a $250 annual state income tax credit to homeowners within 1,000 feet of Barnegat Bay who replace grass lawns with stone, crushed shells, or similar non-maintenance landscaping. It directly affects property owners in that zone, including those who already made the switch before the bill's effective date. The credit aims to reduce chemical runoff (like fertilizers and pesticides) from lawns into the bay by incentivizing low-maintenance alternatives. The policy change is a direct tax incentive, not a regulatory mandate, for eligible homeowners to adopt environmentally friendly landscaping.
This bill increases New Jersey's insurance premium tax credit for domestic insurance companies from 15% to 90% of retaliatory tax liability paid to other states. It directly affects insurance companies licensed in New Jersey that operate in multiple states, allowing them to reduce their New Jersey tax bill by a larger portion of taxes paid to other states. The key provision amends existing law to replace the current 15% credit (with annual 1% increases up to 15%) with a flat 90% credit for all filings due on or after March 1, 2024. This change aims to make New Jersey more competitive with states offering higher credits for retaliatory taxes.
This New Jersey bill (A 1793) creates a "Recovery Tax Credit Program" that provides tax incentives to employers who hire and retain individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Employers must become "certified" by meeting requirements like partnering with recovery providers and offering qualifying health insurance. Certified employers can claim tax credits up to $2,000 per eligible employee (based on hours worked, minimum 500 hours), with a total annual budget cap of $2 million. The program directly affects employers in New Jersey and individuals in recovery who meet the defined eligibility criteria.