New Jersey Still #1 in High Property Taxes
The latest analysis shows — to no one's surprise — New Jersey is still No. 1 in the nation in high property taxes.
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59 towns in NJ where property taxes actually went down last year
The average property tax bill in New Jersey last year was $8,767, a modest increase of 0.9% from 2017.
Congressman Smith bill seeks to give taxpayers more flexibility
The Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act would allow charitable deductions to be universal and “above-the-line,” giving everyone the authority to deduct charitable donations from their taxes whether or not they itemize.
NJ & NY take the longest to earn enough to pay tax bills
Tax Freedom Day 2019 is April 16th but New Jersey's Tax Freedom Day lags behind the nation by a full two weeks.
It's not just you: Most in NJ feel way over-taxed, poll finds
Is Jersey becoming a living fiscal nightmare? A new survey finds most Jersey residents feel over-taxed and fed up.
NJ hoping for 'April surprise' of $3B income tax payments
The state is counting on a robust but not unprecedented $3 billion in income taxes this month, exceeding what the tax generated in a whole year before 1991.
Double Whammy: NJ's Taxes Keep Rising, Tax Rebates Keep Falling
Homestead benefits once accounted for $1 of every $15 the state spent. They're now $1 of every $135. Inflation pushes out tens of thousands of homes each year.
Murphy Will Say We Must Tax Millionaires More — Sweeney Says No
Under intense pressure from the legislature’s top Democrats, Gov. Phil Murphy in his budget address Tuesday won't propose any broad-based tax increases for Fiscal Year 2020, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.
NJ Senate passes bill that could keep Trump off 2020 ballot
The Senate voted to require White House hopefuls to disclose five years of tax returns to state elections officials, who would post them online.