Stark County businessman: Congress must save this tax cut for my small business

Stark County businessman: Congress must save this tax cut for my small business

Tim Maloney  |  Special to the Canton RepositoryThese are bad times for small businesses.We’re getting hit from every angle — inflation, over-regulation, worker shortages, you name it. But the situation could soon get even worse.Congress and the White House may let one of the most important small business tax cuts in American history expire, hitting … Read more

State of Tax: Multistate Group Meets, Oregon Tax Hike on Ballot

State of Tax: Multistate Group Meets, Oregon Tax Hike on Ballot

The week in state tax: The Multistate Tax Commission reviewed bundled digital products taxes, new audit processes, and more at its annual meeting in Denver. Meanwhile, Oregonians will vote on raising corporate taxes to fund a rebate program, and another state offers business deductions to cannabis businesses. Tax Group Weighs Digital Products, Punts on Trucking … Read more

Boston Mayor Wu pushes state lawmakers to approve business tax hike: ‘Best’ option

Boston Mayor Wu pushes state lawmakers to approve business tax hike: ‘Best’ option

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu framed her plan to increase commercial tax rates as a necessary evil during a hearing before state lawmakers, saying residents may be forced out of their homes if the bill doesn’t pass and their property tax bills spike next year.Originally Published: July 16, 2024 at 8:30 p.m.

Placing Biden and Trump Tax Proposals in Historical Context

Placing Biden and Trump Tax Proposals in Historical Context

Placing Biden and Trump Tax Proposals in Historical Context Skip to content Home • Blog • Placing Biden and Trump Tax Proposals in Historical Context calling the TaxA tax is a mandatory payment or charge collected by local, state, and national governments from individuals or businesses to cover the costs of general government services, goods, … Read more

Why Small Businesses Need This 2017 Tax Cut to Continue

Why Small Businesses Need This 2017 Tax Cut to Continue

By Nathan Garden, The Charlotte Observer (TNS) It says a lot about our politics that very few of our leaders are talking about one of the most important issues. The small businesses that anchor our economy are about to face a devastating tax hike that will hurt workers and weaken communities. As the owner of … Read more

The NJ budget: More taxes, less transparency and why we will all pay more in 2025

The NJ budget: More taxes, less transparency and why we will all pay more in 2025

3-minute read Audrey Lane  |  Special to the USA TODAY NetworkI spent the days leading up to passage of this year’s New Jersey state budget at the Statehouse in Trenton.  It was an eye-opening and, at times, frustrating experience. Our state’s economic and fiscal policies are resulting in deficit spending, and the process surrounding those policies … Read more

NJ Gov Signs $56.6 Billion FY 2025 Budget Into Law

NJ Gov Signs $56.6 Billion FY 2025 Budget Into Law

Governor Phil Murphy signed the new $56.6 billion state budget for New Jersey, which includes a significant tax increase on large corporations and substantial funding for property tax relief, public schools, pensions, and community projects. Key Takeaways: The budget introduces a 2.5% tax on large companies to fund NJ Transit, making New Jersey’s business taxes … Read more

Committees Advance State Budget with $1 Billion Tax Hike on Corporations 

Committees Advance State Budget with $1 Billion Tax Hike on Corporations 

Over the strong objections of NJBIA and other business groups, the Senate and Assembly budget committees advanced a $56.6 billion state budget supported by a $1 billion tax increase on the business community Wednesday night.  This action sets the stage for final votes by both houses of the Legislature on Friday. Gov. Phil Murphy is … Read more

The High Cost of Wealth Taxes

The High Cost of Wealth Taxes

Wealth Tax Impact: Details & Analysis | Tax Foundation Skip to content Colombia, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland. Countries have repealed their wealth taxes for a variety of reasons. They raise little revenue, create high administrative costs, and induce an outflow of wealthy individuals and their money. Many policymakers have also recognized that high taxes on … Read more

Tax hike speeds ahead in late-night vote on record N.J. budget

Tax hike speeds ahead in late-night vote on record N.J. budget

Facing a deadline just days away, New Jersey lawmakers Wednesday night introduced and quickly began approving a record new $56.6 billion state budget that’s backed by a new tax hike on large companies, adds some funding for property-tax relief, and includes big spending on public schools and pensions.But Democratic leaders once again faced objections from … Read more