S.3311

Sets flat gross income tax rate at 5.9 percent tax for all taxable income over $37,500 or $75,000, depending on filing status; exempts taxpayers with less income from gross income tax.

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey S3311 sets a flat 5.9 percent gross income tax rate for income over $37,500 or $75,000, depending on filing status.

New Jersey S3311 revises the state's gross income tax rates, establishing a flat 5.9 percent tax for all taxable income over $37,500 for unmarried individuals, married individuals filing separately, or estates and trusts, and over $75,000 for married individuals filing jointly, individuals filing as head of household, or individuals filing as a surviving spouse for federal income tax purposes. Taxpayers with income below these thresholds would not be subject to the gross income tax. The bill applies to taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
Budget and Appropriations Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee