New Jersey wants businesses to hire people with disabilities

Provides corporation business tax and gross income tax credits for employers of certain persons with disabilities.

Introduced· 2026-01-13

Who's it for

Who's it for: Workers

What it means for you

8/10Helps you

Good for everyday people ·

Heavily funded

Plain‑English summary, cross‑checked against the official bill text.

This bill would give businesses a tax break for hiring people with disabilities, helping more people find good jobs.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill is a good step to help people with disabilities find jobs. It would give businesses money back on their taxes if they hire people who meet certain rules, like working full-time and earning at least $15 an hour. This could mean more job chances for people who sometimes have a harder time finding work. Some might worry about the cost to the state, but supporters would say it is worth it to help people become more independent. You can tell your lawmakers if you think this is a good idea.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

It would give businesses a tax credit for hiring people with disabilities.
The credit would be 15 percent of wages paid, up to $2,000 per employee each year.
Employees must work at least 35 hours a week and earn at least $15 an hour.
Businesses would apply to the state to certify these employees.
Unused credits could be carried forward for up to seven years.