Murphy to sign major tax credit bill boosting NJ manufacturing and clean energy sector
TRENTON, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy is expected to sign Assembly Bill 5687 into law on Wednesday, launching the “Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program,” a sweeping new initiative designed to attract major…
Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks now being issued in New Jersey
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Division of Taxation has begun mailing out 2025 Senior Freeze property tax reimbursement checks to eligible residents, officials announced Thursday. Senator Carmen Amato Jr., Assemblyman Brian…
Corrado slams Dem Mansion Tax change as ‘bait-and-switch’ on New Jersey home sellers
Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) criticized New Jersey Democrats this week for rushing a major change to the state’s Mansion Tax, accusing them of enacting the policy with little notice or input from…
Van Drew urges Treasury to include casino workers in tax relief for tipped employees
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax deduction for…
Rodrick Cuts Budget 9% – No Municipal Tax Increase
On June 30th, Mayor Rodrick and the Toms River Township Council presented a budget for 2025 that has a 9% reduction in overall spending while maintaining a zero percent tax increase. The…
Maryland woman indicted for over $1 million in alleged tax refund fraud
BALTIMORE, MD — A Maryland woman has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of tax fraud, theft of government funds, and money laundering after allegedly seeking more than $1.1…
Maryland couple sentenced for $20 million life insurance fraud and tax scheme
OWINGS MILLS, Md. — A Maryland husband and wife were sentenced Tuesday to federal prison for their roles in a $20 million life insurance fraud and tax evasion scheme, prosecutors announced. James…
New Jersey’s $250 Tax Shocking to Some New Car Buyers
TRENTON, N.J. — Electric vehicle owners in New Jersey are now required to pay an annual $250 fee, following the enactment of a new law that took effect last year. Now, a…
Tax credit for tech investors could triple under proposed New Jersey bill
TRENTON, N.J. — A new bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate would triple the state’s tax credit for investments in emerging technology startups, aiming to stimulate early-stage funding in smaller high-tech…
Tax White People More: NYC Mayoral Candidate Wants White People to Pay Higher Taxes
NEW YORK, N.Y. — City Councilmember Zohran Mamdani is backing a plan to overhaul New York City’s property tax system by shifting the tax burden from working-class homeowners in the outer boroughs…
Murphy increases tax for high-end home sales in new budget
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has approved changes to New Jersey’s real estate transfer fee, increasing the so-called “mansion tax” on high-value property sales as part of the state’s new budget.…
Philadelphia vertical farming entrepreneur pleads guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion charges stemming from a scheme involving his vertical farming company, federal prosecutors announced Thursday. John “Jack” Griffin,…
New Jersey CPA pleads guilty in federal tax shelter fraud scheme
PARAMUS, N.J. — A certified public accountant from Paramus pleaded guilty Monday to conspiring to defraud the United States by promoting fraudulent tax shelters that allowed wealthy clients to claim inflated deductions.…
Watch: A Candidate for New Jersey Governor Wants to Tax You for Not Getting Vaccinated
Republican gubernatorial candidate and radio host Bill Spadea is under fire after a resurfaced video on X showed him advocating for increased health insurance premiums for New Jersey residents who forgo annual…
Manchester Residents Hit With Massive 8.17% Tax Increase Under New Mayor
MANCHESTER, N.J. — If you live in Manchester Township, the new 20% electricity increase isn’t your only new expense in 2025. Manchester just passed a budget that raises taxes by an incredible…
New Jersey Republicans Propose Bill to Exempt Personal Hygiene Products from Sales Tax
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate seeks to exempt grooming, hygiene, and specific baby care items from the state’s 6.625% sales and use tax. Senate Bill…
New Jersey Senate advances bill to offer paid leave for school events with employer tax credit
TRENTON, N.J. — Imagine getting two additional days off from your job each year to attend your child’s student-teacher conferences, meetings, and other school programs. In New Jersey, that could soon be…
Phil Murphy Wants to Tax the Fun Right Out of New Jersey, Literally
If taxing fun is your main concern, then New Jersey isn’t the state for you. TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy is facing renewed opposition from Republican lawmakers over a proposal in…
Son of West Long Branch Mayor Admits to $4 Million in Real Estate Tax Fraud
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. — A Monmouth County man is facing a possible federal prison sentence after admitting to concealing his interest in multiple real estate properties in an effort to avoid…
Huge Cuts, No Tax Increase: Toms River Slashes $11 Million from Municipal Budget
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Mayor Dan Rodrick introduced a municipal budget on Wednesday that includes no increase in the municipal tax rate and cuts the budget from $146 million to $135 million,…
Ciattarelli and Sherrill clash on X over tax relief bill in early preview of NJ governor’s race
TRENTON, N.J. — Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill traded sharp criticism on social media this week over a proposed federal tax bill, offering voters a glimpse of the escalating rhetoric…