A1954

Allows gross income tax deduction for surviving spouses of certain veterans.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey bill A1954 allows a $3,000 deduction on gross income tax for surviving spouses of certain veterans.

New Jersey bill A1954 extends the gross income tax exemption to surviving spouses of veterans who died while on active duty, were honorably discharged, or were released under honorable circumstances. This exemption provides a $3,000 deduction for each taxable year the surviving spouse qualifies. The exemption ends if the surviving spouse remarries. This bill aims to acknowledge the sacrifices made by the families of veterans and to provide economic relief to those who have lost a loved one in service.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee