New Jersey § 54:4-8
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 54:4-8.
Where title to property as to which a deduction is claimed is held by claimant and
another or others, either as tenants in common or as joint tenants, claimant shall
not be allowed a deduction in an amount in excess of his proportionate share of the
taxes assessed against said property, which proportionate share, for the purposes
of this act, shall be deemed to be equal to that of each of the other tenants, unless
it is shown that the interests in question are not equal, in which event claimant's
proportionate share shall be as shown. Nothing herein shall preclude more than one tenant, whether title be held in common
or joint tenancy, from claiming a deduction from the taxes assessed against the property
so held, but no more than the equivalent of one full deduction in regard to such property
shall be allowed in any year, and in any case in which the claimants cannot agree
as to the apportionment thereof, such deduction shall be apportioned between or among
them in proportion to their interest. Property held by husband and wife, as tenants by the entirety, shall be deemed wholly
owned by each tenant, but no more than one deduction in regard to such property shall
be allowed in any year. Right to claim a deduction hereunder shall extend to property the title to which
is held by a partnership, to the extent of the claimant's interest as a partner therein,
and by a guardian, trustee, committee, conservator or other fiduciary for any person
who would otherwise be entitled to claim such deduction hereunder, but not to property
the title to which is held by a corporation ; except that a residential shareholder in a cooperative or mutual housing corporation
shall be entitled to claim a deduction he is otherwise eligible to receive, to the
extent of the proportionate share of the taxes assessed against the real property
of the corporation, or any other entity holding title, attributable to his unit therein .
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 54:4-8
What does New Jersey Statutes § 54:4-8 cover?
Section 54:4-8 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 54:4-8?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 54:4-8 apply to my situation?
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