‘Offensive & Mind-boggling’ — 194 School Districts Losing Aid Under Murphy Plan‘Offensive & Mind-boggling’ — 194 School Districts Losing Aid Under Murphy PlanSchool officials and lawmakers are calling foul on Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed $16.3 billion school funding plan. Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
N’s high property taxes keep rising — average is now $8,953N’s high property taxes keep rising — average is now $8,953New Jersey’s average residential property tax bill grew at the fastest rate in three years in 2019, 2.1%, reaching $8,953.Michael SymonsMichael SymonsSergio BichaoSergio Bichao
Yes, New Jersey has a ‘Pumpkin Tax’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.Kylie MooreKylie Moore
Gas tax went up — Are NJ’s roads and bridges any better off?Gas tax went up — Are NJ’s roads and bridges any better off?Raising the gas tax 27 cents a gallon was supposed to improve transportation infrastructure.David MatthauDavid Matthau
Are Tax Relief Companies Actually Worth the Money?Are Tax Relief Companies Actually Worth the Money?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.Chelsea CorrineChelsea Corrine
Ocean County Republican Boss Charged with Evading $1.5M in TaxesOne of New Jersey's top political figures has been accused of federal tax evasion and owing more than $1.5 million. Sergio BichaoSergio Bichao
NJ offers amnesty to hundreds of thousands of delinquent taxpayersNJ offers amnesty to hundreds of thousands of delinquent taxpayersThe Division of Taxation announced the launch of a two-month tax amnesty program for individuals and businesses that failed to file or pay taxes.Dino FlammiaDino Flammia
NJ Gas Tax to Increase — Again — by 4.3 Cents in OctoberNJ Gas Tax to Increase — Again — by 4.3 Cents in OctoberNew 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.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
NJ gov’t plan to merge half of all school districts — Yours on list?NJ gov’t plan to merge half of all school districts — Yours on list?Advocates say consolidation is about improving education in smaller schools but would also save an undetermined amount of spending.Michael SymonsMichael Symons
New tax law: You may not be withholding enough from your paycheckNew tax law: You may not be withholding enough from your paycheckYou 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.David MatthauDavid Matthau
NJ Shopping Bag Tax — How Did Your Lawmaker Vote?NJ Shopping Bag Tax — How Did Your Lawmaker Vote?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.Adam HochronAdam Hochron
Will NJ shoppers will be taxed 5 cents a bag? Murphy not sure yetWill NJ shoppers will be taxed 5 cents a bag? Murphy not sure yetWill 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.David MatthauDavid Matthau