A885

Provides $5,000 gross income tax deduction for taxpayers who incur certain commuter expenses.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A885 allows a $5,000 deduction from gross income for commuter expenses.

New Jersey A885 provides a gross income tax deduction of up to $5,000 for commuter expenses incurred by a taxpayer during a taxable year. Commuter expenses include tolls paid by a taxpayer in the course of commuting by motor vehicle to and from a workplace located within New Jersey or a contiguous state. The deduction applies in addition to existing exemptions and deductions. The bill takes effect immediately for taxable years beginning on or after January 1 of the year next following the date of enactment.

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Where it stands

Current
Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee