New Jersey offers tax breaks for hiring disabled workers

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

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This bill would give businesses a tax break if they hire people with disabilities for full-time jobs paying at least 15 dollars an hour.

Our take

What we think, in plain words.

Finding a good job can be hard for people with disabilities. This bill tries to fix that by rewarding companies that hire them. To get the tax break, the company must offer full-time hours and pay a fair wage. It is a win for businesses and a big help for workers who just want a fair chance to earn a living.

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The facts

What the bill actually says, no spin.

Businesses would get a tax credit for 15 percent of the wages they pay to a worker with a disability.
The tax break is capped at 2,000 dollars per worker each year.
The worker must be hired for at least 35 hours a week.
The company must pay the worker at least 15 dollars an hour.
The state must keep the worker's medical information completely private.