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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey bill creates up to $5,000 gross income tax deduction for disabled veterans' service animal expenses
Last action · January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs CommitteeSponsors: Flynn, Victoria A. and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
s in New Jersey may claim a of up to $5,000 annually for expenses related to purchasing, training, or maintaining a service animal, effective for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2024.
Eligible s can reduce their taxable income by up to $5,000 for out-of-pocket costs like food, veterinary care, and grooming that are not already covered under existing medical expense deductions.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Disabled veterans residing in New Jersey
Disabled veterans who own service animals become eligible for a gross income tax deduction of up to $5,000 for animal-related expenses.
Division of Taxation
The division is tasked with establishing the manner for taxpayers to submit claims and proof of eligibility for the deduction.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
1 action- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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