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NJ S2515

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Declan O'Scanlon

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a tax credit equal to 10% of salary and wages paid to employees with developmental disabilities, applicable against both New Jersey corporation business tax and gross income tax.

  • Caps the credit at $3,000 per qualifying employee and $60,000 total per taxpayer per year.

  • Defines qualifying employees as those with developmental disabilities recognized by and eligible for services from the Division of Developmental Disabilities in the Department of Human Services.

  • Prohibits taxpayers from claiming this credit and the existing credit for employment at occupational training centers or sheltered workshops for the same employee in the same year.

  • Takes effect for taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following enactment, with unused credits not carrying forward to future years.

Legislative Description

Allows credit against corporation business tax and gross income tax liability for employing persons with a developmental disability.

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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