SENATOR CARMEN F. AMATO, JR. ASSEMBLYMAN BRIAN E. RUMPF ASSEMBLYMAN GREG MYHRE
Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Support Social Security Tax Freedom Act
Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian E. Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory E. Myhre sent a letter to Congressman Jeff Van Drew to express support for his legislation that would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments <https://vandrew.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=1753>.
"Removing the requirement that Social Security benefits be considered taxable income would provide desperately needed tax relief to many retirees," wrote the delegation.
You can read the full text of the letter below:
Dear Congressman Van Drew,
In representing the interests of our mutual constituents, our Delegation wholeheartedly supports your legislation H.R. 9359, The Social Security Tax Freedom Act, which would remove federal income taxes on Social Security payments.
As you are aware, seniors comprise a large segment of our respective constituencies, many of whom rely heavily on Social Security to pay their most basic expenses including housing, food and utilities. Removing the requirement that Social Security benefits be considered taxable income would provide desperately needed tax relief to many retirees.
Certainly, our Delegation will discuss your legislative initiative with our constituents in effort to build additional support for its enactment. In closing, thank you for all your efforts on behalf of seniors and all the people of New Jersey.
Amato, Rumpf & Myhre Provide Update on ANCHOR Property Tax Relief Program
Senator Carmen Amato, jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf, and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre are pleased to share an important update about the ANCHOR property tax relief program. The New Jersey Department of Treasury announced that the Division of Taxation has begun the process of sending out confirmation letters to 1.5 million New Jerseyans who are eligible for this season's ANCHOR payments.
What to Expect This Season
The Division of Taxation will continue the streamlined application system that was implemented last season:
1. The Division of Taxation will automatically file applications for most homeowners and renters who previously received ANCHOR benefits.
2. Starting August 19, 1.5 million New Jerseyans will receive ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation Letters. These letters will notify recipients that their application will be filed automatically.
3. If personal information in the letter (name, mailing address, banking information) has changed since the last ANCHOR payment, a new application must be filed.
4. The deadline to update information or file a new application was September 15, 2024.
Timeline:
1. August 19, 2024: Mailing of ANCHOR Benefit Confirmation Letters began.
2. September 15, 2024: Deadline for those needing to update their information or file a new application.
3. November 30, 2024: Final deadline to apply for this year's ANCHOR benefit.
4. November 2024: Payments will be issued on a rolling basis.
For more information, visit anchor.nj.gov, or contact the ANCHOR hotline at (609) 826-4282 or 1-888-238-1233.
9th District Legislators introduce Bill to Reinstate Sales Tax Holiday for School Supplies
Senator Carmen Amato, Jr., Assemblyman Brian Rumpf and Assemblyman Gregory Myhre have introduced legislation that would reinstate the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday. The sales tax holiday was repealed as part of the state budget negotiations.
"Reinstating the annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is a common-sense proposal that eases the financial burden of purchasing school supplies," said Senator Amato. "The misguided decision to strip New Jerseyans of this critical relief has only made it harder to provide for their children's education. At a time when household budgets are being stretched thin, this tax holiday would provide meaningful relief to families and educators."
The 9th District Delegation's bill would reinstate the repealed sales tax holiday and occur during the ten-day period leading up to and including Labor Day. Under the bill the following items would be exempt from the sales tax:
1. Computers with a sales price of less than $3,000 per item;
2. School computer supplies with a sales price of less than $1,000 per item;
3. School and art supplies;
4. School instructional materials; and
5. Sport or recreational equipment
Thank you for the opportunity to provide this legislative update as your 9th District Legislative Delegation and open line of communication with you.
As always, our Delegation is ready is to serve you!
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