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Paterson Kicks 5.6% Proposed Tax Hike… For Now

by: Jon Ferrari
29 Apr 2025
It turns out that when a budget proposal includes a significant property tax increase, city residents are about as thrilled as a cat in a bathtub. The mayor of Paterson’s proposed 2025 budget of $302 million, which includes a 5.6% increase in property taxes, has faced opposition from City Council members and residents who believe... Read More

New Jerseyans, Expect Tax Policy Changes in 2026

by: Jon Ferrari
25 Apr 2025
Listen up, New Jerseyans! If you haven’t heard yet, Governor Murphy unveiled his budget plan for 2026: a staggering $58.1 billion, the highest budget ever proposed in New Jersey’s history. To finance such a massive budget, the governor has proposed several revenue-raising measures, including tax policy changes. Some of these proposed changes may have implications... Read More

How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment: A Comprehensive Guide

by: Jon Ferrari
23 Jan 2025
Property tax assessments serve as the foundation for determining your property tax obligations. However, these assessments often fail to reflect the true market value of your property, potentially resulting in excessive taxation. When government valuations seem inaccurate, property owners have the legal right to appeal property tax assessment determinations through established procedural channels. The Fundamental... Read More

Institute for Justice Seeks to Overturn Kelo v City of New London

by: Jon Ferrari
8 Jan 2025
A preeminent advocate for the rights of property owners is petitioning the United States Supreme Court to hear an eminent domain matter with the hope that it will overturn a landmark decision in eminent domain law.  The Institute for Justice (IJ), a non-profit law firm dedicated to protecting the rights of property owners, represents the... Read More

Understanding the Consequences of Unpaid Property Taxes in New Jersey

by: Jon Ferrari
20 Dec 2024
Unpaid property taxes in New Jersey can trigger a cascade of serious legal consequences for homeowners, potentially jeopardizing their property rights and financial stability. As experienced property tax lawyers near me frequently observe, municipalities have robust mechanisms to recover delinquent tax payments, including tax sales and liens. While property owners face strict quarterly payment obligations,... Read More

New Jersey Property Tax Relief: Ways to Save Thousands on Your Taxes

by: Jon Ferrari
29 Oct 2024
New Jersey property tax relief has become increasingly crucial as our state continues to bear the nation’s highest property tax burden. No Matter How Data Is Crunched, NJ Property Taxes Are Highest, NJBIA, Aug. 20, 2024. The situation has reached a critical point, with NJ Spotlight News reporting that the average annual property tax bill... Read More

Right of Entry vs. Taking: What Property Owners Must Know?

by: Jon Ferrari
16 Oct 2024
In exercising their right of entry, government entities must carefully navigate property owners’ constitutional protections. While the power of eminent domain allows the government to acquire private property for public use with just compensation, the preliminary stages of this process often raise complex legal questions. As experienced property tax lawyers, we frequently see cases where... Read More

Self-Represented Litigants Lose Challenge To Denial of Mansion Tax Refund

by: Jon Ferrari
Self-Represented Litigants Lose Challenge To Denial of Mansion Tax Refund
24 Sep 2024
Mansion tax plays a significant role in property transactions exceeding $1 million. This tax, which requires buyers to pay an additional 1% of the purchase price, has recently come under scrutiny in a notable Tax Court of New Jersey decision. The case of DePina v. Director, Division of Taxation has shed light on the strict... Read More