New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A1645

Introduced
1/11/22  

Caption

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

Impact

The enactment of A1645 would directly influence state tax laws by creating new provisions for tax credits. Employers who take advantage of these credits will see a reduction in their overall tax liability, which is intended to make hiring more attractive, especially for immediate family members of fallen service members. Furthermore, the bill includes stipulations regarding the duration of employment; eligible family members must be employed full-time in sustained positions for a minimum of nine consecutive months, reinforcing the bill's intent to create stable job opportunities rather than transient employment.

Summary

Assembly Bill A1645 is a legislative proposal designed to provide corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to employers who hire immediate family members of United States Armed Forces personnel who have been killed in action. The bill aims to support these families by encouraging businesses to offer employment opportunities, acknowledging the sacrifices made by service members and their families. Specifically, it offers a credit amounting to ten percent of the wages paid to these family members, with a cap of $1,200 per family member for each tax year. This financial incentive is structured to bolster job placements while easing the economic burden often faced by these families during difficult times.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding the bill may lie in its implementation and enforcement mechanisms. The legislation empowers the Director of the Division of Taxation to recapture credits in cases of noncompliance. This could provoke concerns among employers about the potential for audits and the complexities of meeting the prescribed employment criteria. Additionally, there may be debate over whether the financial incentives adequately reflect the needs and sacrifices of the families of deceased service members or if the caps on the credits could limit the effectiveness of the program in providing substantial support.

Companion Bills

NJ S1454

Same As Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

Previously Filed As

NJ A1046

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

NJ S499

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

NJ S1454

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employing immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces of the United States who were killed in action.

NJ A4566

Allows tax credits for employing members of NJ National Guard and members of reserve component of US Armed Forces.

NJ A2741

Allows tax credits for employing members of NJ National Guard and members of reserve component of US Armed Forces.

NJ A1379

Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing qualified ex-offenders.

NJ A3279

Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing qualified ex-offenders.

NJ S3227

Allows tax credits for employing members of NJ National Guard and members of reserve component of US Armed Forces.

NJ S2566

Allows tax credits for employing members of NJ National Guard and members of reserve component of US Armed Forces.

NJ S1313

Allows corporation business tax and gross income tax credits to businesses employing qualified ex-offenders.

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