When it comes to fiscal responsibility New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy finds himself in bad company as one of just eight state governors to receive a failing “F” grade for continuing to increase taxes and spending in their states. The…

By William J. Smith, GSI Staff As part of New Jersey’s record $50.6 billion budget, the Legislature and Governor crowed about a series of one-shot gimmicks to address the state’s affordability crisis. Included in their definition of “relief” were a…

By William J. Smith, GSI StaffLast week’s federal Consumer Price Index report surprised many observers when it showed that prices for basic consumer goods across the country surged at a rate unseen in 31 years. The report came as little…

By William J. Smith, GSI StaffOn Monday, May 17, New Jersey residents will be required to file their tax returns to the state and federal government, slightly a month beyond our traditional pre-COVID, April 15 deadline.While we dutifully file our…

Most New Jersey residents say they pay too much in taxes and are unsatisfied by Trenton’s efforts to make the state more affordable, according to a poll released Wednesday morning. The Rutgers-Eagleton poll, conducted in collaboration with the New Jersey Business…

From GSI Staff:By now you’ve probably seen the ads, received the mailing or read news coverage promoting the State of New Jersey’s tax amnesty program. The amnesty program is intended to allow taxpayers who may have underpaid their business, income…