Many are on the edge of their seat to see what will result from the conference meetings in Congress as the House and Senate meet to reconcile the tax reform packages which passed last week.

As good as I believe the resulting bill that heads to President Trump's desk will be, there's a bit of good news already on the books in New Jersey. Qualifying veterans can get a deduction of $3,000 on their NJ taxes. Thanks to caller "Al from Manchester" for alerting us to this benefit.

Click HERE to read about the income tax exemption for veterans and access to the submission forms.

Bill Spadea is on the air weekdays from 6 to 10 a.m., talkin’ Jersey, taking your calls at 1-800-283-1015. Tweet him @NJ1015 or @BillSpadea.

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