Yes, New Jersey Has a 'Pumpkin Tax'
Pumpkins that are used in food preparation are not subject to the state’s 6.25% sales tax, but decorations are.
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Fall gas prices to drop in NJ? That depends on gas tax
There's good and bad news on gas prices for the coming fall.
Murphy nixes superintendent salary cap — 204 already making more
Gov. Phil Murphy has signed legislation that ends the cap on school superintendent salaries in New Jersey..
Gas Tax Went Up — Are NJ's Roads and Bridges Any Better Off?
More than a third of residents believe the quality of infrastructure is getting worse. A third also believe safety of roads, bridges and tunnels are worsening.
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.
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.