New Jersey wants to help businesses hire people with disabilities

Allows credit against corporation business tax and gross income tax liability for employing persons with a developmental disability.

Introduced· 2026-01-13

Who's it for

Who's it for: Big Business

What it means for you

9/10Helps 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 if they hire people with developmental disabilities, which could help more people get jobs.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

This bill would give businesses money back on their taxes if they hire people with developmental disabilities. This could make it easier for people with disabilities to find jobs and earn money. It also helps businesses save money on their taxes. This is a good way to help more people get a chance to work and be part of the community.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Businesses could get a tax credit from the state.
The credit would be 10% of the pay for an employee with a developmental disability.
A business could get up to $3,000 for each employee.
A business could get up to $60,000 in total each year.
The employee must be approved by a state division for developmental disabilities.
Businesses cannot get this credit and another similar one for the same employee.