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NJ S1763

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Troy Singleton

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a refundable New Jersey gross income tax credit equal to 50% of extra mortgage principal payments made beyond required monthly payments, capped at $1,000 per year
  • Applies only to traditional mortgages (15-30 year terms with fixed payments) on a taxpayer's primary residence, including refinanced purchase money mortgages
  • Credit phases out for single filers with taxable income between $125,000-$135,000 and joint filers between $250,000-$270,000; no credit above those thresholds
  • Taxpayers may claim the credit for a maximum of 10 taxable years total; married couples filing separately are ineligible
  • Takes effect for taxable years beginning January 1 following enactment

Legislative Description

Provides refundable gross income tax credit for early principal payments on certain home mortgages.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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