Allows tax credits for employing members of NJ National Guard and members of reserve component of US Armed Forces.
This bill creates tax credits for New Jersey businesses that employ members of the New Jersey National Guard or reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces. Employers receive a $1,500 credit per service member not on deployment, or $2,500 for those who have completed deployment or returned from activation. The credits apply to both the corporation business tax and gross income tax, with specific rules for partnerships and S corporations. It directly affects New Jersey businesses hiring these service members, providing financial incentives based on their deployment status.
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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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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
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Brian Bergen
RRepublican
Co
Aura Dunn
RRepublican
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
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