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NJ A2243
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shanique Speight
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AI Summary
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Domestic abuse victims in New Jersey would be allowed to claim the state earned income tax credit while filing as "married filing separately," eliminating the current joint filing requirement for this population.
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To qualify for the exemption, the taxpayer must be living apart from their spouse at the time of filing, unable to file jointly due to domestic abuse, and must indicate these circumstances on their tax return.
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Current law requires married taxpayers to file jointly to receive the New Jersey earned income tax credit, which is set at 40% of the federal earned income tax credit for taxable years beginning January 1, 2020 and after.
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The bill takes effect immediately and applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following enactment.
Legislative Description
Expands eligibility under New Jersey earned income tax credit program to allow taxpayers who are victims of domestic abuse to claim credit with filing status of married filing separately.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026