Taxes

School officials and lawmakers are calling foul on Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed $16.3 billion school funding plan.

New Jersey’s average residential property tax bill grew at the fastest rate in three years in 2019, 2.1%, reaching $8,953.

Pumpkins that are used in food preparation are NOT subject to the state’s 6.25% sales tax, but decorations are.

Raising the gas tax 27 cents a gallon was supposed to improve transportation infrastructure.

The FTC warns Americans that tax relief companies are no more than a scam that will cost you thousands of dollars with little to no results.

One of New Jersey's top political figures has been accused of federal tax evasion and owing more than $1.5 million.

The Division of Taxation announced the launch of a two-month tax amnesty program for individuals and businesses that failed to file or pay taxes.

New Jersey's gas tax will increase 4.3 cents a gallon on October 1, the state Treasury Department announced. At 41.4 cents, it will be sixth highest in the nation.

Advocates say consolidation is about improving education in smaller schools but would also save an undetermined amount of spending.

You could be in for a rude surprise — all that extra money you're getting in your paycheck every week may have to be paid back to the IRS.

The bill for a 5 cent fee passed by nine votes in the Assembly and seven votes in the senate and is awaiting Gov. Murphy's signature.

Will you have to pay an extra 5 cents for every plastic and paper bag you get at the store? Gov. Murphy is still pondering the idea.