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TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner that would extend income guidelines for the New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to reflect federal EITC levels received final legislative approval today, passing both houses right before they went into summer recess.

“Hundreds of thousands of working families in New Jersey will see much needed tax relief through the expansion of the EITC,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “This is an area that New Jersey has lagged behind our neighbors for too long and is part of a commitment to reducing poverty in this state.”

TRENTON – The Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee today approved legislation sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner that would extend income guidelines for the New Jersey Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) to reflect federal EITC levels.

“The expansion of the EITC will provide assistance for hundreds of thousands of families in poverty,” said Senator Turner, D-Mercer. “New Jersey has lagged behind for too long and the Governor and I are committed to pursuing all avenues available to reduce poverty in this state.”