A1850

Sets flat gross income tax rate at 5.9 percent tax for all taxable income over $37,500 or $75,000, depending on filing status; exempts taxpayers with less income from gross income tax.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey bill A1850 sets a flat 5.9% gross income tax rate for income over $37,500 or $75,000, depending on filing status.

The bill revises New Jersey's gross income tax rates, establishing a flat 5.9% tax for all taxable income over $37,500 for unmarried individuals, married individuals filing separately, or estates and trusts; and over $75,000 for married individuals filing jointly, individuals filing as head of household, or individuals filing as a surviving spouse for federal income tax purposes. Taxpayers with income below their applicable threshold would not be subject to tax. The bill applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Commerce and Economic Development Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee