Allows gross income tax deduction of up to $1,200 for purchases of school supplies by parents and guardians.
This bill allows New Jersey parents and guardians to deduct up to $1,200 from their taxable income for eligible school supply purchases made for students in public or private K-12 schools or higher education institutions. It specifically covers common items like notebooks, pencils, folders, calculators, paper, and other standard classroom materials. The deduction applies to purchases made during the taxable year and takes effect for years beginning after the bill's enactment date. This creates a direct tax benefit for families covering recurring school-related expenses.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee
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2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Carmen Morales
DDemocratic
P
Don Guardian
RRepublican
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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