CBT

New Jersey state flag on money
Sep 25, 2025

NJ business tax plunge sparks alarm from NJ Chamber

President and CEO Tom Bracken warns the dramatic dip signals economic risks, as CBT and BAIT collections fell sharply last month, despite overall revenue growth.

2025 NJBIA Employer Legislative Committee Reception
Jun 18, 2025

Ciattarelli, Sherrill pitch business plans at NJBIA forum

Hosted by New Jersey Business & Industry Association, the gubernatorial candidates dug into their agendas for energy and economics in their first post-primary, public engagement.

Gov. Phil Murphy delivered his seventh annual budget address on Feb. 27, 2024, in Trenton, outlining spending priorities for Fiscal Year 2025.
Jun 24, 2024

All aboard: Murphy, legislative leaders reach CTF deal (updated)

The so-called "corporate transit fee" would help fund the financially beleaguered NJ Transit, hitting nearly 600 of the state's most profitable businesses that make at least $10 million a year in profits.

From left, Gov. Phil Murphy, Chief of Staff George Helmy and Chief Counsel Parimal Garg in Newark on March 15, 2021.
Sep 19, 2023

Helmy set to depart as Murphy’s chief of staff

“Simply put, you cannot write the history of our administration without recognizing George’s singular role in leading our team for over four and a half years,” said Gov. Phil Murphy.

Cannabis dispensary
May 9, 2023

New law permits NJ cannabusinesses to claim state tax deductions (updated)

According to Section 280E of the IRS code, cannabis-related ventures are blocked from deducting typical business expenses on state and federal returns since marijuana is classified as a Schedule I narcotic by the federal government.

Sunset of the CBT
Apr 19, 2023

NJBIA, GSI release ‘fact vs. fiction’ infographic to combat critics of CBT sunset

According to the New Jersey Business & Industry Association and Garden State Initiative, the one-sheet aims to simplify and bring context to the debate, while critics have dismissed the release as a "nothingburger."

Tom Bracken, New Jersey Chamber of Commerce president and CEO
Jan 31, 2023

NJ Chamber blasts coalition calling on Murphy to renege CBT sunset

During an interview with Bloomberg earlier this month, the governor signaled support for letting the corporate business tax surcharge sunset at the end of 2023 as planned following a 2020 extension due to the pandemic.

Gov. Phil Murphy delivers the 2023 State of the State Address at the Assembly Chambers in Trenton on Jan. 10, 2023.
Jan 13, 2023

Murphy signals support for ending corporate business tax surcharge

Letting the 2.5% payment expire is something business groups and many lawmakers have called for.

Gov. Phil Murphy speaks at a ground breaking for Stockton University's new Atlantic City dorm on Oct. 14, 2020.
Oct 15, 2020

Murphy extends CBT deadline one month – to Nov. 16

Citing the difficulty state-based businesses are facing with a dual Oct. 15 due date for federal and state returns amid upheaval from the COVID-19 pandemic, the governor said New Jersey would extend its own corporate business tax deadline.