Increases gross income tax credit for homestead property taxes paid from $50 to $200.
This bill increases New Jersey's refundable tax credit for homestead property taxes from $50 to $200 annually. It directly affects homeowners and tenants who pay property taxes or rent that includes property taxes on their primary residence (homestead). The key change replaces the current $50 credit amount with $200 in the tax code, allowing eligible taxpayers to receive a larger refund instead of claiming a property tax deduction. The credit applies to residents aged 65+ or those qualifying as blind/disabled under state tax rules, and married couples filing separately each receive half the credit.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Housing Committee
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