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Stay NJ sends second round of senior tax relief
The state has begun issuing next checks for the New Jersey Stay NJ program, which average about $645 for eligible residents.
Sherrill unveils $60.7B NJ budget with property tax relief
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's first state spending plan boosts property tax relief, transit, Medicaid and school aid while closing business tax loopholes.
GSI report urges New Jersey school funding formula reform
The Garden State Initiative report urges reform, citing inequities, volatility and record K-12 spending.
NJ streamlines 2026 PAS-1 app for senior property tax relief
The state simplified the process to apply, combining eligibility for three programs into one single form to let eligible seniors and disabled residents apply for ANCHOR, Senior Freeze and Stay NJ.
Quinnipiac poll: Sherrill holds lead over Ciattarelli in NJ gov race
Ahead of the first gubernatorial debate Sept. 21, the survey puts Democratic candidate Mikie Sherrill ahead as taxes top voter concerns.
Toms River, NJDOE clash over school budget crisis
The local board of education rejected a state-backed spending plan, citing tax hikes and lost aid as a result of the S2 funding formula, as it weighs potential bankruptcy.
NJ streamlines senior property tax relief program applications
The Treasury will roll out a new, combined form encompassing three state initiatives: Senior Freeze, ANCHOR and the upcoming StayNJ.
NJ extends ANCHOR application deadline
So far, the Division of Taxation says it has distributed more than 1.6 million ANCHOR benefits totaling more than $1.9 billion.
New law streamlines Stay NJ application process for senior property tax relief
The program will provide Garden State residents 65 years or older with a 50% credit, up to $6,500.
Next round of ANCHOR payments hitting in NJ
Officials say the vast majority of this year’s first round benefits recipients have previously participated in the program. Additionally, these applications were among 1.5 million auto-filed this season, according to the state.
Gottheimer launches new tool in fight to restore SALT
U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer has launched a portal to accept comments on the issue that says will help inform a comprehensive plan his office expects to release this fall.
New details unveiled for the next round of ANCHOR program
Beginning Aug. 19, benefit confirmation letters will be mailed to nearly 1.5 million taxpayers notifying that their application will be filed automatically. Click through to find out what else you need to know.
