Taxes

Last year saw the the highest increase in the statewide tax levy in a decade,

In almost every metric, from property taxes, income taxes, sales taxes and fees New Jersey makes it tough to keep your money.

Assembly panel advances bill giving more public workers who started first-responder jobs mid-career access to enhanced pension, disability benefits.

Unauthorized immigrants, small businesses, housing programs and schools among the topics addressed at the Legislature's first fiscal 2022 budget hearing.

The Congressman's message follows two different professional groups urging the IRS to extend the tax filing season amid numerous challenges and delays.

With more than $6 billion more in federal aid likely, state legislators begin opening the checkbook to encourage a post-pandemic economic recovery.

Palisades Park has misspent hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to comptroller, on sick leave payouts not allowed for more than a decade.

Overall, formula aid to schools is increasing by $578 million. The winning districts share $770 million more, while others lose a combined $192 million.

Gov. Phil Murphy proposes a $44.8 billion budget for fiscal 2022, fueled by a surplus propped up by borrowing, that includes no new tax or fee increases.

Coalition says businesses and the wealthy should pay more in advance of a fiscal cliff next year. Murphy isn't proposing new tax and fee hikes, reports say.