New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S282

Introduced
1/11/22  
Refer
1/11/22  
Report Pass
2/28/22  

Caption

The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

Impact

This legislation is significant as it integrates veteran employment into the economic fabric of New Jersey's workforce, providing a financial incentive for employers to hire veterans. It aims to facilitate smoother transitions for veterans moving from military service to civilian careers, which can often be challenging. The specific focus on requiring that a percentage of a taxpayer's new employees be qualified veterans, and mandates for workplace support services, underscores the state's commitment to enhancing veteran welfare in the job market.

Summary

Bill S282, known as 'The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act', seeks to empower veterans by providing tax credits for businesses that hire qualified veterans. The act allows a corporation business tax credit and gross income tax credit equal to 10% of qualified wages paid to veterans who meet specific criteria. The maximum credit is capped at $1,200 per qualified veteran, with the initiative aimed at promoting sustained employment for these individuals within the state of New Jersey.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding Bill S282 may include concerns regarding its implementation and the conditions tied to the tax credits. Critics might argue that the requirements for businesses—such as the obligations to maintain veteran employment levels and the provisions for workforce support—could pose challenges for small businesses. There may also be discussions regarding whether the defined parameters for 'qualified veterans', such as the eligibility based on their service and discharge status, appropriately reflect the diversity of veteran experiences.

Companion Bills

NJ A2529

Same As The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

Previously Filed As

NJ S990

The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

NJ A3465

The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

NJ A2529

The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

NJ S1477

Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans.

NJ S2301

Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans.

NJ A118

Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans.

NJ A3374

Provides credits under corporation business tax and gross income tax for qualified wages of certain disabled veterans.

NJ S1357

Provides temporary corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for insourcing business to New Jersey.

NJ S3126

Provides temporary corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for insourcing business to New Jersey.

NJ S1313

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

Similar Bills

NJ A3465

The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

NJ A2529

The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

NJ S990

The New Jersey Battlefield to Boardroom Act; provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for qualified wages of certain veterans.

NJ A2829

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ formerly incarcerated individuals.

NJ A658

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for businesses that employ formerly incarcerated individuals.

NJ A1645

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 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.