S.1579

Provides tax credits for hiring certain military spouses.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S1579 provides tax credits for employers who hire military spouses who are nonresidents of the state.

New Jersey S1579 establishes a tax credit program for employers who hire military spouses who are nonresidents of the state. The tax credit is equal to 15% of the wages for employees working between 120 and 400 hours, or 25% for those working 400 hours or more, up to a maximum of $2,400 per tax year. The Military Spouse Employment Tax Credit Program is administered by the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development. The bill also outlines procedures for employers to apply for the tax credits and mandates periodic reports on the program's impact.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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4
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee: Reported Favorably

5 Yea

DRDRD

0 Nay

Calendar

Feb 8, 2024

10:00 AM

Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 8, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading

Feb 8, 2024

Senate

Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee