A 4548 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers of certain persons with disabilities.

This bill would provide tax credits to New Jersey employers who hire individuals with disabilities meeting specific criteria. Employers could claim a credit equal to 15% of wages paid to qualifying employees (up to $2,000 per employee) against corporation business tax and gross income tax. To qualify, employees must have a disability recognized under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, work at least 35 hours per week, earn at least $15 per hour, and not be independent contractors. Employers must apply for certification from the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services, with specific timelines for review and approval.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 13, 2024 Last action Sep 23, 2024
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Sep 23, 2024
Committee
Reported and Referred to Assembly Labor Committee
lower
Sep 23, 2024
Committee
Transferred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
lower
Jun 13, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Commerce, Economic Development and Agriculture Committee
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3 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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