Taxes
N.J. lawmakers find millions for pet projects in budget that borrows billions, raises taxes
Among the various projects now in line to be funded by state taxpayers are golf programs, shade trees and town hall renovations — mostly in Democratic districts.
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Murphy, N.J. lawmakers agree to raise taxes on millionaires
Democratic leaders in the legislature have resisted the tax hike since Murphy became governor, but say the pandemic changed their minds.
4 years ago
The payroll tax delay is here, but so is confusion about it
The Trump administration has given employers the option to stop collecting payroll taxes. But workers may have to repay the money next year.
4 years ago
Appeals court won’t step in for now on Trump tax records
The case has already been to the Supreme Court and back, and Trump has said he expects it to end up there again.
4 years ago
Prosecutor seeking Trump’s taxes cites probe of his business
A prosecutor told a judge that he was justified in demanding them, citing reports of “extensive and protracted criminal conduct at the Trump Organization."
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You won’t see Trump’s taxes before Election Day, but he could face bigger problems
The Supreme Court's decision Thursday means Trump's financial records will likely need to be turned over to a New York grand jury and could imperil his brand and fortune.
4 years ago
Rude awakening for Camden property owners who thought N.J. delayed local tax deadline
A governor’s order allowed municipalities to extend the May 1 quarterly tax deadline by a month, to June 1. As many have now discovered, Camden didn’t.
4 years ago
Bobby Henon wants to delay abatement reduction to kickstart construction
While city officials focus on hammering out a post-pandemic budget, the development industry and allies are working to hold onto a valuable tax perk.
4 years ago
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the Trump administration has decided to push the income tax filing date to July 15 from April 15.
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N.J. property taxes bounced back in 2019
The average New Jersey property-tax bill increased by nearly $200 last year as the rate of growth also picked up in 2019 compared to the last few years.
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Philly’s soda tax had little impact on sweetened beverage consumption, a Drexel study finds
A new Drexel study suggests the tax’s impact on city residents’ habits may be more modest than first expected. Earlier research had suggested otherwise.
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Jersey Shore Airbnb hosts earned nearly $70M during 2019, company says
Jersey Shore homeowners that list their units on the popular rental marketplace Airbnb collectively raked in tens of millions of dollars in 2019, the company said.
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Changing Senior Freeze program so those who move aren’t penalized
Bipartisan bill would ensure those who move to a more affordable home would still qualify for property-tax relief
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Millions of dollars in Pa. tax credits may not be paying off for taxpayers
Proponents say tax credit programs are needed to spur investment or tackle problems that, without financial help, might never get addressed.
4 years ago
To fund road repair, Delco may charge more for vehicle registration
Delaware County officials are mulling a new $5 fee on vehicle registrations. It could help raise millions to fund road and bridge repairs.
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