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A briefing to start 2018 Let’s start off the year with some important updates and information for Local 600 members: Tax time For Local 600 members filing 2017 taxes in New Jersey, be aware of the increase in the exclusion for NJ state tax on retirement income. If you are 62 or older, or disabled for social security purposes, you can exclude JIM up to $40,000 if filing jointly and $30,000 if filing single. To be eligible, your gross income must not exceed $100,000. TOMA There is an annual increase to these numbers, and if you have some- STATE DELEGATE body who prepares your tax return, don’t assume that person knows every change that has occurred. Remember, it’s your money. Also, re- member that your gross income does not include social securi