SALT

Donald Trump delivers remarks at the Republican Party of Florida's Freedom Summit in Kissimmee, Fla., on Nov. 4, 2023.
Jan 12, 2026

Trump’s OBBBA reshapes tax planning for New Jersey businesses

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes key deductions permanent and expands SALT relief. NJBIZ asked local experts to explain more.

On Sept. 9, 2024, in Ridgewood, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5th District, announced a new comment portal for North Jersey residents and businesses to submit their feedback on the SALT (State and Local Tax) deduction.
Sep 10, 2024

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.

From left: U.S. Rob Menendez, D-8th District, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-5th District, Bergen County Commissioner Tracy Zur and Bergen County Clerk John Hogan at a road salt storage facility in Paramus to introduce the SALT Deductibility Act.
Apr 17, 2023

Bill to restore SALT deduction introduced in Congress

Capped at $10,000 per year through 2025 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the move adversely affected many northeastern states that have high property taxes, especially New Jersey.

Jan 25, 2022

Property taxes hit new high as Murphy promises action in next budget (updated)

The latest figures from the state's Department of Community Affairs show a third of counties with average bills above $10,000.

Nov 19, 2021

House clears $1.75T spending plan, boosts SALT deduction

If enacted, the Build Back Better bill would raise the cap on state and local property tax deductions from $10,000 to $80,000 through 2030.

Nov 3, 2021

New $1.75T spending plan would lift $10K SALT cap for 5 years

The limit was enacted as part of the Republican-backed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, and panned by Democrats in high-tax states like New York and New Jersey who said it was crafted to target them specifically.

Oct 28, 2021

Biden’s $1.75T spending plan leaves out repeal on $10K SALT cap

The proposal unveiled Oct. 28 removed paid family leave in a bid to win support of all 50 Democrats in the U.S. Senate, whose every vote is needed to push it through, but leaves in the feature from the 2017 Republican-led federal tax cuts.

Jul 12, 2021

New poll shows most in NJ want $10K SALT cap lifted

The limit on state and local property tax deductions was passed as part of the 2017 federal tax law signed by then-President Donald Trump, a Republican. According to FDU's survey, however: “In a rare instance of bipartisanship, equal proportions of Democrats and Republicans say the SALT cap should be removed."