Be alert: You're going to have to pay taxes on your unemployment
On top of what New Jersey provides in jobless benefits, $600 per week in federal money is available to unemployed workers via the CARES Act.
Taxes
Groups urge tax hikes to narrow NJ's $10B drop in revenue
Progressive groups say spending cuts can't be the only option for addressing shortfalls in New Jersey's current and upcoming budgets.
NJ finances at the cliff: Down 60% in April, $10B gap forecast
State revenues were down $3.5 billion in April, almost 60% less than a year earlier. Some might be delayed, not lost, as the tax deadline shifted to July.
Murphy extends property tax grace period for homeowners
Gov. Phil Murphy is giving some homeowners another financial break during the pandemic crisis.
Former NJ lawmaker calls for tax holiday for coronavirus workers
Port Authority chairman Kevin O'Toole wants to thank front line heroes "who deal with death and making life altering decisions."
NJ tax filing deadline extended 3 months to July due to COVID-19
New Jersey residents and businesses have three additional months to prepare their state tax returns.
The 194 school districts losing aid under Murphy plan
School officials and lawmakers are calling foul on Gov. Phil Murphy's proposed $16.3 billion school funding plan.
Murphy seeks over $1B in higher taxes, including for cigarettes
The $40.9B spending plan for fiscal 2021 includes $132 million more for NJ Transit and $50 million to expand tuition-free college to four-year schools.
NJ identified as the worst state in region for businesses
A new report finds New Jersey has the least competitive business climate of any state in the region.
2020 tax season: Changes in federal, NJ rules you should know
As usual, there are many changes in tax laws this filing season that taxpayers need to be aware of, according to the professionals.