New Jersey pet owners could cash in on $900 tax credit under new proposed bill
New Jersey pet owners may benefit from a proposed bill that offers a $900 tax credit for pet-related expenses. Sponsored by Republican Assemblyman Alex Sauickie, the bill aims to alleviate financial burdens associated with pet ownership. Eligible expenses include food, veterinary care, and other necessities for dogs and cats.
- ▪The proposed bill provides a $300 tax credit for everyday pet expenses and up to $600 for veterinary bills.
- ▪New Jersey is ranked as the fourth most expensive state for pet ownership, with average lifetime costs for dog owners reaching $32,947.
- ▪Pet owners must submit documentation proving ownership and receipts for eligible expenses to qualify for the tax credit.
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Metro New Jersey pet owners could cash in on $900 tax credit under new proposed bill By Anna Young Published May 27, 2026, 12:42 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Claiming doggy dependants. Some New Jersey pet owners could soon cash in on a $900 tax break to help cover food, veterinary care, and other costs for their four-legged friends under a new proposed bill. The proposed measure, sponsored by Republican state Assemblyman Alex Sauickie, would hand dog and cat owners a $300 tax credit for everyday pet expenses and up to $600 for veterinary bills, for a maximum annual money-back break of $900 per taxpayer. Sauickie insists his pet-focused bill would help ease costs statewide.
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