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New York NY, if you define insanity as repeating the same actions and expecting different outcomes, then New York politicians appear to be candidates for an asylum.
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NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index remains below the 50-year Average for the 23rd Consecutive Month
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Ridgewood NJ, NFIB’s Small Business Optimism Index decreased 0.1 point in November to 90.6, which marks the 23rd consecutive month below the 50-year average of 98. Twenty-two percent of owners reported that inflation was their single most important problem in operating their business, unchanged from October but 10 points lower than this time last year.
Why Effective Tax Management Leads to Financial Security
Are you worried about your long-term financial security? You’re not alone – managing money can be a stressful and confusing process. To get yourself on the right track, one important step is to make sure that your taxes are handled correctly. Effective tax management doesn’t have to be complicated; with the right information and tools, it’s surprisingly simple. In this post, we’ll provide an overview of why proper tax management is essential for achieving lasting financial security.
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Most Americans Say Homelessness: Bad and Getting Worse
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Ridgewood NJ, most Americans consider homelessness a very serious problem now, and nearly two-thirds say it’s gotten worse in the past two years.
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The Millionaires Next Store: The Wealthiest 1% Pay More Income Taxes Than the Bottom 95%
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Ridgewood NJ, the Biden Administration keeps saying the most-inane things about how much taxes the rich pay which has for year been echoed by the “main street media” aka the Fake News The president himself claims that millionaires and billionaires pay a lower tax than a school teacher or a firefighter.” He says repeatedly that the rich pay tax rates of anywhere between 3 and 8% (sic). He wants new millionaire and billionaire taxes to level the playing field.
Time to Make New Jersey Corporate Taxes More Competitive
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Trenton NJ, NJBIA today is testifying in support of legislation that would make New Jersey’s corporate tax policies more competitive with other states by changing the way global intangible low-taxed income (GILTI) and net operating losses (NOLs) are treated under state law.
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New Jersey Tax Revenue Declines by 14.3% Year over Year
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Trenton NJ, The Department of the Treasury reported today that April revenue collections for the major taxes totaled $6.969 billion, down $1.161 billion, or 14.3 percent from last April. Fiscal year-to-date total collections of $37.110 billion are now lower by $423.7 million, or 1.1 percent below the same period last year.
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Tax Freedom Day April 18th
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Ridgewood NJ, Tax Freedom Day is a symbolic date that represents how long it takes for taxpayers to earn enough money to pay their total tax bill for the year. In the United States, Tax Freedom Day for 2023 falls on April 18th, which means that Americans have to work 108 days into the year just to earn enough money to pay their federal, state, and local taxes. This date can vary from year to year and from country to country, depending on the tax policies and economic factors at play.
NJCPA Raises Concerns With Governor Murphy’s Proposed FY 2024 Budget
Statement by Ralph Albert Thomas, CPA (DC), CGMA, CEO and Executive Director, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants
Roseland NJ, Governor Phil Murphy delivered his budget proposal for New Jersey’s 2024 fiscal year which begins July 1. The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) applauds the Governor for proposing a budget that includes no tax increases or new fees and allows the 2.5-percent corporation business tax (CBT) surcharge to sunset on Dec. 31. We also applaud the fiscally responsible measures to create a $10 billion surplus and put more than $2 billion towards debt defeasance. However, we are concerned about the tax revenue projections which don’t factor in a possible recession.
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Village of Ridgewood Council Budget Meetings February 23rd, February 24th, and March 6th
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Ridgewood NJ, check out the Village Council Budget Meetings, unlike the school budget you can still have input . The meetings are being held in hybrid format (both in person and via Zoom). The Village Council is discussing the 2023 annual budget and capital budgets for all Village Departments. The next budget meetings will be held on February 23rd, February 24th, and March 6th, all beginning at 5:00 p.m. in the Court Room of Village Hall. The result of these meetings will be the setting of the tax rate for the Village’s portion, which is approximately 25% of the overall tax rate.
Business leaders Say New Jersey is Just Too Expensive
NJBIA 64th Annual Business Outlook Survey Details Affordability, Inflation Challenges for NJ Businesses
Trenton NJ, while affordability was the talk in Trenton a year ago, New Jersey’s business community is clearly feeling left out of that conversation.
In NJBIA’s 64th annual Business Outlook Survey, released today, a large majority (75%) said Gov. Phil Murphy and lawmakers have not done enough to address business affordability in the past 12 months – compared to just 5% who said policymakers are doing enough.
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New Jersey Senate Resolution Designates Nov. 6 through 12 as “Certified Public Accountants Week”
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Roseland NJ, The New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants (NJCPA) is pleased to announce that a New Jersey Senate resolution (SR101) has designated the week of November 6 through 12 as “Certified Public Accountants Week.” The resolution was sponsored by Senator Steven Oroho (R-24), the only CPA in the Legislature, and Senate President Nick Scutari (D-22). SR101 passed the full Senate unanimously. No there will not be a parade .
NFL’s Tyreek Hill Demonstrates How NJ’s High Taxes Impact Behavior
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Trenton NJ, Senator Declan O’Scanlon said NFL star wide receiver Tyreek Hill perfectly demonstrated New Jersey’s tax problem when he explained why he chose to be traded to the Miami Dolphins instead of the New York Jets: “It was very close to happening, but it was just those state taxes, man.”
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Pharmaceutical Companies Next on the Democrats Hit List
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Trenton NJ, New Jersey advertises itself as the “Medicine Chest of the World.” Nine of the largest drug companies in the nation are either headquartered in, or have major operations clustered in the Garden State.
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Time to Index New Jersey’s Income Tax Brackets for Inflation to Protect Working Families
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Trenton NJ, Republican senators called for action on their plans to save New Jersey taxpayers from suffering state income tax increases next year due to inflation after the Treasury Department estimated the cost of “tax bracket creep” at $543 million in FY 2023.
