A 1278·NJ·house
Allows gross income tax deduction for income earned in form of tips.
In CommitteeFiled Jan 13, 2026
Sponsor: Inganamort, Michael
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Introduced First Reading Assembly Referred to ALA
Jan 13, 2026
Summary
The bill lets New Jersey taxpayers subtract the amount they receive as tips from their gross income when calculating state income tax, as long as the tips are reported to their employer under federal law or other documentation the tax director requires. It would apply to tax years starting on Jan. 1 after the law is passed, affecting anyone who earns tips.
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