New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced

A 5514 — Allows gross income tax deduction for employment-related childcare expenses.

Last action — INT 1RA REF ACF

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  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed General Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill allows a tax deduction for childcare expenses related to employment.

This legislation permits individuals to deduct expenses for childcare that are necessary for their employment from their gross income. This aims to provide financial relief for working individuals managing childcare costs.

What this means for you
  • Families: This means families can reduce their taxable income by claiming deductions for childcare costs associated with work.

Summary

Employment-related childcare expenses-allow gross income tax deduction

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html September 18, 2026

How this bill changes current law

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This bill amends 1 section(s) of the New Jersey statutes: N.J.S.A. 54A:4-17.

  • N.J.S.A. 54A:4-17

    e. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, any expenses for which a deduction is claimed pursuant to section 1 of P.L. , c. (C. ) (pending before the Legislature as this bill) shall not be allowed as a credit for the purposes of this section.

    amended

Action History

  1. INT 1RA REF ACF

Sponsors

  • Dawn Fantasia · Primary
  • Gerry Scharfenberger · Cosponsor

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Fantasia, Dawn

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Scharfenberger, Gerry

Not signed on (118)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A 5514 do?
Employment-related childcare expenses-allow gross income tax deduction
Who sponsors A 5514?
A 5514 is sponsored by Fantasia, Dawn and Scharfenberger, Gerry.
What is the current status of A 5514?
This bill has been introduced in the General Assembly. Introduced September 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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