Key Features of StayNJ. Income-Based Eligibility: To qualify for StayNJ, homeowners must have an annual income of $500,000 or less. Tax Credits: Eligible seniors will receive tax credits that may offset up to 50% of their property tax bills. This could result in significant savings for many seniors.
Senior Citizens must be 65 years of age, own and reside in the property for which the deduction is being sought, and meet income requirements. Total income, less the greater of Social Security or government pension income, must not exceed $10,000. Applications are available in the Tax Collectors office and online.
Overview of New Jersey Retirement Tax Friendliness Social Security is not taxed at the state level in New Jersey. State income taxes will also be low for any retirees with income from retirement accounts and pensions below $75,000 for single filers or $100,000 for joint filers.
Clauses 41, 41B, 41C or 41C½ provide exemptions to seniors who meet specific ownership, residency, income and asset requirements. Seniors 70 or older may, alternatively, qualify for exemption under Clauses 17, 17C, 17C½ or 17D, which provide a reduced benefit, but have less strict eligibility requirements.
Your annual income was $150,000 or less in 2022 and $163,050 or less in 2023. With some exceptions, all income must be taken into account, including Social Security, pension, etc. Eligibility rules, income limits, and benefits may be changed by the State Budget that will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Higher standard deduction. If you don't itemize deductions, you are entitled to a higher standard deduction if you are age 65 or older at the end of the year. You are considered age 65 at the end of the year if your 65th birthday is on or before January 1 of the following year.