"Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit Act"; establishes gross income tax credit of up to $5,000 for certain student loan payments and makes an appropriation.
This New Jersey bill creates a refundable tax credit of up to $5,000 per year for residents who owe at least $5,000 in student loans from a qualifying institution of higher education. To qualify, taxpayers must have accumulated $20,000 in student debt for education expenses and submit proof of loan payments with their tax return. The credit must be used to repay student loans within two years of receiving it, with priority given to low-income residents and New Jersey graduates. Annual funding is capped at $10 million to cover refunds when the credit reduces tax liability to zero.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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