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ACR 160

Proposes constitutional amendment to exclude military disability income from the $10,000 income limit for eligibility for the senior citizens and disabled persons property tax deduction.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Clifton and 1 co-sponsor

Constitutional amendment excludes military disability income from New Jersey's $10,000 income threshold for senior and disabled property tax deductions.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
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Bill Summary · ACR 160

Legislative bill overview

ACR 160 proposes a constitutional amendment in New Jersey that would exclude military disability income from counting toward the $10,000 annual income limit used to determine eligibility for the senior citizens and disabled persons property tax deduction. Currently, all income sources—including military disability payments—are counted when determining whether someone qualifies for this tax benefit. This change would allow veterans and disabled service members to keep their military disability income separate from the income calculation.

Why is this important

Property tax deductions are valuable benefits for seniors and disabled individuals on fixed incomes, as property taxes represent a significant financial burden. Veterans with service-connected disabilities often receive military disability compensation as their primary or supplemental income, and including it in the income limit calculation can disqualify them from tax relief they might otherwise receive. This amendment would specifically recognize military service and disability as deserving distinct treatment in tax policy.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to state and municipalities: Expanding deduction eligibility by excluding military disability income could reduce property tax revenue for local governments, requiring analysis of fiscal impact before passage
  • Fairness questions: Some may argue that excluding one income source creates inequity—why military disability but not Social Security, pension income, or other disability payments?—potentially opening demands to exclude other income categories
  • Constitutional amendment necessity: Critics might question whether a constitutional amendment is required rather than simple legislative action, which would set a precedent for other special-interest tax provisions

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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