Statements
Posted: May 16, 2019
The NJCPA strongly endorses the reform recommendations spelled out by the New Jersey Economic and Fiscal Policy Workgroup in its “Path to Progress” report and is pleased that many of the recommendations are now included in a sweeping new package of bills introduced by Senate President Steve Sweeney.
Posted: May 6, 2019
New Jersey must break its destructive tax-and-spend habit by addressing the structural imbalances in its budget in order to put the state on sounder financial footing. The NJCPA supports policies that produce a fair tax system and economic growth so that companies and residents will stay in New Jersey and thrive.
Posted: April 30, 2019
Certified public accountants often hear objections about New Jersey’s high taxes from clients who are looking to leave New Jersey — and this past tax season was no exception, according to members of the New Jersey Society of CPAs.
Posted: March 6, 2019
While the NJCPA commends Governor Murphy for addressing issues such as health care spending, high property taxes and the growth of small businesses in his budget presentation, we are concerned that the proposed increased spending and revenue raisers will have far-reaching consequences, affecting New Jersey’s ability to grow and attract business.
Posted: February 13, 2019
If adult-use cannabis is legalized in New Jersey, it is crucial that the state decouples from the federal law governing cannabis — Internal Revenue Code 280(E) — to have a viable cannabis industry.
Posted: January 17, 2019
In Governor Murphy’s first State of the State address on Jan. 15, he spoke about fostering the new economy of New Jersey — a key objective of NJCPA. Here, the NJCPA shares its response to the Governor's address.