New Jersey bill A2243 expands eligibility for the earned income tax credit to include victims of domestic abuse who file as married filing separately.

New Jersey bill A2243 amends the state's earned income tax credit program to allow victims of domestic abuse to claim the credit even if they file as married filing separately. This change exempts married taxpayers from the joint filing requirement if they are living apart from their spouse due to domestic abuse. The bill ensures that these taxpayers can still benefit from the earned income tax credit, aligning state law with federal provisions for domestic abuse victims.

New Jersey bill A2243 expands eligibility for the earned income tax credit to include victims of domestic abuse who file as married filing separately.

New Jersey bill A2243 amends the state's earned income tax credit program to allow victims of domestic abuse to claim the credit even if they file as married filing separately. This change exempts married taxpayers from the joint filing requirement if they are living apart from their spouse due to domestic abuse. The bill ensures that these taxpayers can still benefit from the earned income tax credit, aligning state law with federal provisions for domestic abuse victims.