Provides sales tax exemption for maintaining, servicing, or repairing of aircraft and sales of machinery or equipment and replacement parts installed on aircraft within aviation district.
Impact
The legislation specifically defines an 'aviation district' to encompass areas around the Atlantic City International Airport and the Federal Aviation Administration's technical center. By establishing a sales tax exemption in this region, lawmakers aim to foster the growth of aircraft service and repair facilities. This aligns with broader state economic initiatives aimed at diversifying the economy of an area that has heavily relied on casino and tourism industries.
Summary
Bill A349 seeks to provide a sales tax exemption specifically for maintaining, servicing, or repairing aircraft, as well as for the sale of machinery and equipment and replacement parts installed on aircraft within designated aviation districts in New Jersey. The bill amends existing tax legislation to include these exemptions, which are intended to spur economic activity within the aviation sector.
Contention
Notably, the bill's proponents argue that the sales tax exemption will provide competitive advantages for the aviation industry within the state, encouraging investments in service facilities and potentially increasing job opportunities. However, discussions surrounding the bill may raise concerns about the implications this could have on overall state revenue and the potential for similar exemptions in other industries, thus igniting debates on fairness and equity in tax policy across sectors.
Same As
Provides sales tax exemption for maintaining, servicing, or repairing of aircraft and sales of machinery or equipment and replacement parts installed on aircraft within aviation district.
NJ S3064
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Provides sales tax exemption for maintaining, servicing, or repairing of aircraft and sales of machinery or equipment and replacement parts installed on aircraft within aviation district.
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Provides sales tax exemption for maintaining, servicing, or repairing of aircraft and sales of machinery or equipment and replacement parts installed on aircraft within aviation district.
Provides sales tax exemption for maintaining, servicing, or repairing of aircraft and sales of machinery or equipment and replacement parts installed on aircraft within aviation district.