taxes

Gov. Mikie Sherrill gives her first Budget Address in the Assembly Chambers of the State House in Trenton on March 10, 2026.
May 21, 2026

NJ tax collections boost Sherrill budget outlook

New Jersey tax collections beat forecasts, lowering the FY2027 deficit and increasing the projected budget surplus.

First ride across the new Portal North Bridge
Apr 9, 2026

Sherrill earns early approval in Rutgers-Eagleton poll

Voters give Gov. Mikie Sherrill favorable marks in the new Rutgers-Eagleton poll; however, affordability, taxes and cost of living remain concerns.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill's Save You Time and Money Agenda
Jan 16, 2026

Rutgers-Eagleton poll: NJ wants Sherrill to tackle taxes

A new Rutgers-Eagleton poll finds New Jersey residents want Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill to prioritize taxes, with affordability and cost of living close behind.

Gov. Phil Murphy delivers his final state of the state address in Trenton on Jan. 13, 2026.
Jan 15, 2026

Rutgers poll gives Murphy a C as term ends

A new survey of New Jerseyans gives Gov. Phil Murphy a C grade as he leaves office, with low marks on taxes, affordability and middling approval.

Pickleball
Aug 6, 2025

Hackensack suspends $40M Johnson Park sports complex

In the latest update on the long-delayed project, the city cited rising costs, delays and a lack of community support.

New Jersey state flag on money
Jul 10, 2025

Poll: NJ residents unhappy with Trenton on taxes, costs

As the governor race heats up, the latest from Rutgers-Eagleton finds dissatisfaction on affordability has gone up by 10 points since 2017.

Fed rate cuts
Jun 20, 2025

NJ cuts unemployment tax, saving businesses $300M

"[The] reduction demonstrates a major milestone in New Jersey’s economic recovery following the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Phil Murphy.

1040 Tax Return
Mar 12, 2025

NJ Direct File expands to nearly 400K more residents

The expansion of the free tax program will help seniors, in particular, boasting estimated savings of $160. Do you qualify?

1040 Tax Return
Jan 29, 2025

NJ rolls out new tax tool for 2025 filing season

A pilot program for the service successfully launched last year in 12 states. New Jersey did not participate because of a tech upgrade the state’s systems were undergoing at the time.

Tax return
Jan 6, 2025

Last-minute tips: There’s still time to blunt your tax bite

By the calendar, it’s January 2025, but if your business is on a fiscal year, you may still be in 2024 — at least for tax purposes. So, you may also still be able to trim your taxes.

Researcher
Nov 11, 2024

OPINION: GIT going

Michael Puzyk, a tax partner with McCarter & English LLP, shares why New Jersey’s research and development tax policy must be fixed.

Tax time
Oct 14, 2024

During tax season, efficiency is a top priority for CPA firms

Time management is a top issue for accounting and tax professionals, followed by concerns about racing against the clock and an industrywide talent shortage, according to a recent survey. We spoke with local pros to see how they’re handling the situation.