S.1910

New Jersey S1910 allows a tax deduction for disabled veterans' service animal expenses up to $5,000.

New Jersey S1910 provides a gross income tax deduction for expenses incurred by disabled veterans for service animals. The deduction covers costs related to purchasing, training, or maintaining a service animal, including food, grooming, and veterinary care. The deduction is up to $5,000 and applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024. A "disabled veteran" is defined as a resident honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces with a service-connected disability.