New Jersey 2022-2023 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A5077

Introduced
1/19/23  

Caption

Requires Director of Division of Taxation to conduct study on impact of State business income taxation on business out-migration, formation, and employment for previous and upcoming tax years.

Impact

The proposed study is expected to yield findings that may inform legislative action on potential modifications to state or local tax laws. Stakeholders including businesses, policymakers, and economic analysts will closely monitor the results, which could shape future tax policy and regulatory frameworks. The bill seeks to enhance New Jersey's business climate and offers an opportunity to address concerns regarding the competitive positioning of the state in relation to neighboring jurisdictions.

Summary

Assembly Bill A5077 proposes that the Director of the Division of Taxation in New Jersey conduct a comprehensive study on the effects of state business income taxation on various factors such as business out-migration, business formation, and employment. The bill mandates a retrospective analysis covering a significant time frame to gather data related to income tax returns from past years. This examination aims to identify trends and the implications of the current tax structure on the state's business environment.

Contention

While the bill is positioned as a means to bolster the state’s economy, there may be points of contention among various interest groups. Critics may argue about the potential for the report's recommendations to favor large corporations over small businesses, or vice versa. Additionally, the bill could ignite debates regarding the necessity of such a study in light of existing economic recovery strategies or ongoing fiscal challenges facing the state.

Companion Bills

NJ S3679

Same As Requires Director of Division of Taxation to conduct study on impact of State business income taxation on business out-migration, formation, and employment for previous and upcoming tax years.

Previously Filed As

NJ S323

Requires Director of Division of Taxation to conduct study on impact of State business income taxation on business out-migration, formation, and employment for previous and upcoming tax years.

NJ A820

Requires Director of Division of Taxation to conduct study on impact of State business income taxation on business out-migration, formation, and employment for previous and upcoming tax years.

NJ S957

Requires Director of Division of Taxation to study impact of State business income taxes on business out-migration, business formation, and employment.

NJ A1274

Allows exclusion of certain small business income from taxation under gross income tax and corporation business tax.

NJ SB145

Modifies provisions relating to the taxation of certain businesses

NJ A1177

Excludes gains on sales of certain real estate purchases from taxation under corporation business tax and gross income tax.

NJ S3674

"Road to Tax Relief Act"; provides credit for sales tax remittances for businesses impacted by public highway projects, including Interstate 80 project; provides tax credits for certain businesses and persons impacted by same projects; makes appropriation.

NJ A3846

"Road to Tax Relief Act"; provides credit for sales tax remittances for businesses impacted by public highway projects, including Interstate 80 project; provides tax credits for certain businesses and persons impacted by same projects; makes appropriation.

NJ S3425

Requires development of online tax training for small and micro-businesses.

NJ HJR15

Income tax, state; Department of Taxation, et al., to study impact of repealing individual tax.

Similar Bills

NJ S323

Requires Director of Division of Taxation to conduct study on impact of State business income taxation on business out-migration, formation, and employment for previous and upcoming tax years.

NJ A820

Requires Director of Division of Taxation to conduct study on impact of State business income taxation on business out-migration, formation, and employment for previous and upcoming tax years.

HI HB2156

Relating To Taxation.

HI SB2023

Relating To Taxation.

NJ S1516

"End Hedge Fund Control of New Jersey Homes Act"; imposes tax on certain investment purchases of certain residential properties.

CA AB2280

Vehicle liens.

AZ SB1382

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AZ SB1249

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