This bill would temporarily exempt small retail businesses in areas affected by highway construction from paying state sales tax during active projects. To qualify, businesses must have 50 or fewer full-time employees, be independently owned, and operate within an "impacted construction zone" where highway work blocks traffic or access. Businesses must apply to the state tax director for approval, which would issue a certificate specifying eligible locations and the exemption period matching the project's duration (from start to completion). The exemption applies only to sales at the business during the construction phase, not to other tax obligations.
This bill proposes a New Jersey tax credit for businesses that hire formerly incarcerated individuals. Businesses would receive a 10% credit on qualified wages paid to these employees (capped at $1,200 per person per tax year), provided they hire at least 25% formerly incarcerated new employees and maintain 50% of those hires from the previous year. To qualify, employees must be in sustained employment (at least 185 business days) and businesses must conduct targeted recruitment for formerly incarcerated individuals and their immediate families. The bill includes safeguards against abuse, such as denying credits if businesses displace other workers solely to claim the credit, and prevents double-dipping with other state tax credits.
This bill creates tax credits for businesses constructing new buildings in New Jersey that meet specific environmental standards. It provides credits against corporation business tax and gross income tax for buildings certified at LEED Silver, Gold, or Platinum levels (based on energy efficiency, water use, and sustainable materials). Eligible buildings include large residential complexes (10,000+ sq ft) or commercial/industrial structures, with credit amounts tied to building size and certification level. To claim the credit, businesses must obtain certification from the Environmental Protection Commissioner and comply with annual reporting requirements, subject to a $10 million annual cap on total credits.
This bill creates tax credits for New Jersey businesses that employ members of the New Jersey National Guard or the reserve component of the U.S. Armed Forces. Employers receive a $1,500 credit per qualified service member who has not completed a deployment or activation, or $2,500 for those who have completed or returned from deployment. The credit applies to both the corporation business tax and the gross income tax, with specific rules for partnerships and S corporations. It directly benefits employers hiring military reservists, aiming to incentivize their employment through targeted tax relief.
This bill (A 1942) provides tax credits to small New Jersey businesses that invest in employee job training. Qualified employers (businesses with under $2.5 million annual revenue, operating in NJ for fewer than 10 years, and employing NJ workers) can claim a 10% credit on training costs, up to $2,000 per employee annually. The credit applies to both corporation business tax and gross income tax, requires training to lead to industry-recognized credentials, and can be claimed for a maximum of five years. It does not reduce tax liability below the statutory minimum or zero.
This bill (A-3191) changes New Jersey's gross income tax by consolidating all 16 income categories into one for loss offsetting. It allows taxpayers to use losses from one income source (like business profits) to offset gains from another (like investment income), and extends the carryforward period for unused net losses to 20 years. The bill repeals a prior limited rule that only permitted cross-offsetting for four business-related income categories. This change primarily affects businesses and investors with diverse income streams, making New Jersey's tax system more flexible compared to its previous category-based structure.
This bill provides tax relief to small businesses (defined as having ≤50 full-time employees) located within areas impacted by public highway construction projects, such as the Interstate 80 project. It creates two refundable tax credits: one for sales tax remittances collected during the project (Section 1), and another for revenue losses due to restricted access (Section 2). Businesses must apply for approval from the Director of Taxation, providing documentation to verify their location within the "impacted construction zone" (defined as areas where traffic flow is blocked). Relief applies only during the project's active period, ending when the project concludes.
Bill A 3677 provides tax credits to New Jersey long-term care facility operators who increase single-occupancy residential units by at least 5%. Specifically, facilities licensed under NJ law (including nursing homes and assisted living residences) can claim a $100 credit for every 5% increase in single-occupancy units, capped at $2,000 per year against either corporation business tax or gross income tax. The credit applies only to new single-occupancy units added during the tax year and cannot reduce tax liability below zero. This policy directly affects facility owners seeking to expand single-occupancy options while receiving financial incentives through state tax relief.
This bill provides New Jersey taxpayers with Corporation Business Tax (CBT) and Gross Income Tax (GIT) credits for completing qualifying construction projects on abandoned commercial buildings. Taxpayers can receive up to 25% of qualified construction costs (capped at $1 million per project) for activities like demolishing abandoned structures, building new commercial spaces, or cleaning up contaminated sites. To qualify, projects must occur on buildings over 100,000 square feet that have been abandoned, and the total credits across all projects cannot exceed $5 million. The credits apply to taxable years beginning after the bill’s effective date, with applications requiring certification from the Division of Taxation.
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.
