Posted: October 15, 2019
The U.S. government’s balance sheet indicates that, over time, the nation has an accumulated deficit of $21.5 trillion. The Fiscal State of the Nation resolution would ensure that members of Congress are made aware of the information in the federal financial statements and helps them to better understand how current and/or future policy may affect the nation’s long-term fiscal health.
Posted: October 7, 2019
Three out of four New Jersey accountants seem to agree that when it comes to finding relief from rising business and personal tax obligations, the answer often is "anywhere but here." The Plan for an Affordable New Jersey calls for a comprehensive reform of our tax structure to restore regional competitiveness and a restructuring of our burdensome corporate and property tax rates.
Posted: October 4, 2019
A bipartisan collection of state senators is pushing to revive a panel dedicated to helping the public — and especially business owners — clear a path through what they say are overly burdensome government regulations.
Posted: September 30, 2019
The greatest issue impacting the operation of a business in New Jersey over the next 12 months is the state’s fiscal problems, according to nearly 30 percent of the 347 respondents in a survey conducted by the NJCPA earlier this month.
Posted: September 3, 2019
The growth in student loan debt has made contributions to the loans an increasingly popular benefit among employers. At the NJCPA, we are studying the issue closely and have taken a number of steps to help bring relief to members and other New Jersey grads.
Posted: September 3, 2019
The NJCPA asked New Jersey legislators, lobbyists and state-focused organizations some tough questions about what makes New Jersey an attractive state to live and do business, what needs to be improved, and how can we stem the tide of young professionals and retired citizens from leaving the state. Here are their responses.
Posted: August 12, 2019
Some student loan borrowers spend more on their loan payments than on necessities such as fuel, according to a report by JPMorgan Chase Institute.
Posted: August 12, 2019
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation amending the transient accommodations law enacted last summer. The action narrows the scope of rentals that are subject to taxation.
The NJCPA plays a critical role protecting the CPA profession in the New Jersey Legislature. No group has more impact on your ability to practice your profession than the Governor and the members of the Legislature. One of the most powerful methods we use to influence this group is through direct contacts made by CPAs who have existing relationships with a lawmaker(s). If you have a relationship with any New Jersey lawmaker, please contact Jeff Kaszerman at 973-226-4494 x210 or jkaszerman@njcpa.org.