A2557

Provides gross income tax exclusion for military compensation paid to State residents for out-of-State military service.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey bill A2557 provides a gross income tax exclusion for military compensation for New Jersey residents serving outside the state.

New Jersey bill A2557 amends the state's tax code to exclude certain military compensation from gross income tax for residents who serve in the United States Armed Forces outside of New Jersey for at least six months in a taxable year. This exclusion applies to compensation paid by the United States for military service, including mustering-out payments and housing and subsistence allowances. The bill aims to provide tax relief to New Jersey residents who serve their military duty outside the state.

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Where it stands

Current
Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee