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NJ S4956

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Cryan

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • New Jersey residents who graduate from an in-state high school or in-state college/university may deduct all salaries, wages, and other remuneration from their gross income for state tax purposes for two consecutive taxable years following graduation

  • Taxpayers must reside in New Jersey for the entire taxable year to claim the deduction

  • The deduction can be claimed separately for both high school graduation and college graduation, allowing up to four total years of tax-free wage income for those who complete both in-state

  • Qualifying higher education institutions include Rutgers, state colleges, NJIT, Rowan, Montclair State, Kean, and accredited private nonprofit colleges in New Jersey; county colleges are excluded

  • Takes effect for taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Allows gross income deduction for all wage income received by high school and college graduates during two consecutive taxable years following graduation from in-State school.

Budget and Appropriations

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Budget and Appropriations12/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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