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NJ S3560

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Linda Greenstein

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the qualified research expenses tax credit from 10% to 15% for corporation business taxpayers primarily engaged in targeted industries, including advanced transportation, clean energy, life sciences, autonomous vehicles, information technology, and film and digital media

  • Raises the basic research payments tax credit from 10% to 15% for all corporation business taxpayers making qualifying payments to institutions of higher education and scientific research organizations

  • Makes the research tax credit refundable, allowing taxpayers to receive cash payments for unused credit amounts rather than only carrying forward unused credits for up to seven privilege periods

  • Directs the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to periodically identify and update the list of targeted industries eligible for the enhanced qualified research expenses credit

  • Applies to privilege periods beginning on or after the date of enactment

Legislative Description

Increases qualified research expenses tax credit for corporation business taxpayers engaged in targeted industries; increases basic research payment tax credit; allows research tax credit to be refundable.

Economic Growth

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Economic Growth Committee

2/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Growth2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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