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NJ S2945
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Raj Mukherji
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AI Summary
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Creates a New Jersey gross income tax credit for medical insurance premiums and deductible expenses that exceed 8.5% of the taxpayer's gross income
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Individual filers or married individuals filing separately qualify with gross income up to $65,000; joint filers or head of household qualify with combined gross income up to $130,000
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Taxpayers cannot claim both this credit and existing deductions for medical expenses under N.J.S.54A:3-3 or N.J.S.54A:3-5 for the same expenses
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Requires the Division of Taxation and Commissioner of Health to advertise the credit's availability within one year to encourage regular medical visits
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Takes effect immediately and applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1 following enactment
Legislative Description
Allows tax credit for expenses incurred for medical insurance premiums and deductible payments for certain taxpayers under gross income tax.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026