New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill A3000

Introduced
1/9/24  
Refer
1/9/24  
Refer
1/23/25  

Caption

Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.

Impact

If enacted, A3000 would provide significant financial relief for veterans who may need to relocate for various reasons, such as employment opportunities or health considerations. By allowing these individuals to maintain their property tax benefits despite a change in residence, the bill could enhance the financial stability and quality of life for veterans living in New Jersey. It could also encourage a more fluid housing market by reducing the disincentives associated with moving.

Summary

Assembly Bill A3000 seeks to amend the eligibility criteria for the veteran's property tax deduction in New Jersey. Specifically, the bill permits veterans who acquire ownership of real property after October 1 of the pretax year to still be eligible for the property tax deduction for that tax year. This change addresses a gap in the current law where veterans who move to a new home after the specified date would lose eligibility for a tax deduction that they previously qualified for.

Contention

As with many fiscal policy changes, there may be points of contention surrounding A3000. Critics might argue that while the bill supports veterans, it could place an additional financial burden on local governments due to potentially decreased tax revenues from properties that would otherwise contribute to municipal funding. There may also be discussions about whether similar provisions should be extended to other demographics, raising questions about equitable treatment in property tax regulations.

Companion Bills

NJ A2244

Carry Over Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.

NJ S4089

Same As Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.

Previously Filed As

NJ A1298

Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.

NJ S2149

Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.

NJ ACR129

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years.

NJ SCR96

Proposes constitutional amendment to increase amount of veterans' property tax deduction from $250 to $2,500 over four years.

NJ HB1156

Veterans property tax deduction.

NJ ACR64

Proposes constitutional amendment permitting Gold Star families to receive veteran's property tax deduction.

NJ A4690

Extends eligibility for veterans' property tax deduction and disabled veterans' property tax exemption to certain veterans released under other than honorable circumstances.

NJ SB12

Provide for a refund of property taxes in previous years for qualifying veterans and surviving spouses.

NJ HB1168

Property tax exemption for qualified veterans.

NJ A2867

Extends eligibility for property tax benefits to veterans, 100 percent service-disabled veterans, and senior citizens and persons with disabilities who pay payments in lieu of property taxes.

Similar Bills

NJ S2149

Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.

NJ A1298

Permits veteran's property tax deduction for tax year when veteran was previously qualified to receive deduction and became owner of real property after October 1 of pretax year.

TX HB2508

Relating to an exemption from ad valorem taxation of the residence homestead of the surviving spouse of a veteran who died as a result of a qualifying condition or disease.

IN HB1001

State budget.

NM HB285

DISABLED VETERAN PROPERTY TAX CHANGES

KY HB639

AN ACT relating to a property tax homestead exemption for disabled veterans.

MI HB4443

Taxation: specific tax; specific tax on certain homesteads of disabled veterans and their surviving spouses; provide for. Creates new act. TIE BAR WITH: HB 4444'25

KY HB285

AN ACT relating to a property tax homestead exemption for disabled veterans.