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New Jersey Senate Bill S396

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill S396

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Provides gross income tax deductions for membership fees, dam project assessments and potable water system project assessments paid to lake associations.

Impact

If enacted, this bill would amend Title 54A of the New Jersey Statutes to officially recognize and incorporate these deductions into state tax law. By allowing such deductions, it acknowledges the financial responsibilities of lake associations, especially for ongoing maintenance and necessary capital projects like dam repairs and potable water system improvements. This could potentially lead to increased membership in lake associations as property owners seek to take advantage of the new tax benefits, ultimately aiming for better managed and maintained communal resources.

Summary

Senate Bill S396 aims to provide gross income tax deductions for individuals who pay membership fees, dam project assessments, and potable water system project assessments to lake associations in New Jersey. This financial relief is intended to support property owners who are members of such associations by reducing their taxable income, thereby making it more affordable for them to maintain and improve their lakefront properties. The bill is designed to encourage community engagement and investment in local water infrastructure projects, which are essential both for environmental protection and community well-being.

Contention

One notable point of contention around S396 may center on the sustainability of funding for such projects. Opponents might question whether tax deductions suffice to address the comprehensive financial needs for maintaining vital lake infrastructures. Moreover, disparities may arise between property owners based on their locations and the availability of lake associations, raising concerns regarding equity and access to these deductions. Legislators may also debate the long-term implications of incentivizing such deductions within state tax policy, especially regarding potential impacts on state revenue.

Companion Bills

NJ S993

Carry Over Provides gross income tax deductions for membership fees, dam project assessments and potable water system project assessments paid to lake associations.

Previously Filed As

NJ S993

Provides gross income tax deductions for membership fees, dam project assessments and potable water system project assessments paid to lake associations.

NJ AB731

Personal income taxes: deductions: homeowners’ association assessments.

NJ S520

Provides gross income tax deduction for E-ZPass tolls paid.

NJ S182

Increases gross income tax relief based on rent constituting property taxes for residential tenants and establishes refundable gross income tax credit in place of gross income tax deduction for residential tenants.

NJ S3457

Increases gross income tax relief based on rent constituting property taxes for residential tenants and establishes refundable gross income tax credit in place of gross income tax deduction for residential tenants.

NJ A1358

Increases gross income tax relief based on rent constituting property taxes for residential tenants and establishes refundable gross income tax credit in place of gross income tax deduction for residential tenants.

NJ A4887

Increases gross income tax relief based on rent constituting property taxes for residential tenants and establishes refundable gross income tax credit in place of gross income tax deduction for residential tenants.

NJ A241

Increases and indexes maximum homestead property tax deduction under gross income tax.

NJ A964

Increases and indexes maximum homestead property tax deduction under gross income tax.

NJ SB1377

Personal income tax: deductions: adjusted gross income: consumer protection violations.

Similar Bills

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