New Jersey's Tax Exemption And Abatement Laws

A fifteen year old long term tax exemption law and a fifteen year old five-year tax abatement law have served to promote the construction and rehabilitation of residential, commercial and industrial structures in areas threatened with economic and social decline. The State authority given to municipalities to grant these partial tax subsidies is a powerful force in the New Jersey economy, creating thousands of jobs and generating millions of dollars in wages and tax revenues each year. P.L.1991, c.431 with final retroactive amendments effective August 5, 1992 consolidated, into one more flexible law, the various long term tax exemption laws under which municipalities may agree with private entities to undertake redevelopment projects in return for tax exemptions. P.L.1991, c.441, effective for the first full tax year commencing after its January 18, 1992 enactment, consolidated the various five-year tax abatement and exemption laws into one, more standardized law to govern all tax abatements and exemption regardless of the type of structure.

Michigan Lawmakers Abolish State Business Tax

Michigan state legislature has voted to approve the abolition of the state business tax starting in 2008. The move is a bid to boost investment and job creation.

Three Property Tax Policy Options For New Jersey

Here are three property tax policy options for New Jersey citizens and government leaders to consider. They are presented in an easy to read format; namely the statement of a problem that property taxpayer's face in New Jersey, followed by a policy option and its principal pro and con argument. Counting the number of tax lien foreclosure collections on residential properties, particularly those of senior citizens and disabled, could be used to argue for a moritorium on homeowner property tax foreclosure. Permit, through a voter referendum process, the local voters of a school district, to replace real property taxes imposed for school purposes with a local tax on the income of individuals, estates, trusts, corporations and unincorporated businesses. requiring each municipal tax collector to include in the annual mailing of individual tax bills each year tax year a statement containing a tabulation in a columnar format with explanatory information of the effect of State aid on local tax rates by purpose of tax based on a report sent to each tax collector by the State Treasurer.

IRS Makes Life Easier For People That Can't Pay Their Taxes

Most people go into panic mode when they realize they don’t have enough money to pay the taxes they owe. The IRS offers fairly painless solutions and is making them easier to access.

How Offshore Tax Wealth Havens Came About: A Guide for Your Financial Wealth Planning

It is important to keep in mind that offshore financial centers were originally established by onshore banks and corporations. Know how and why tax havens were legally developed by banks and governments Tax havens can be a useful vehicle of your financial planning and finanical convenience, safety and your personal financial stability and ultimately wealth.

Tax Deferral Power and Protection

What is a Tax-Deferred Annuity? A tax-deferred annuity is a contract between you and the insurance company with guaranteed interest and guaranteed annuity income options. There are no upfront sales charges or administrative fees during the life of your contract.

Overview of the Almighty Tax Deduction for Small Businesses

Taxes are the great bane of most businesses. Alas, tax deductions act as a salve to cool the burning and itching of your bank account.

Latest Email Scam Using IRS Name

If you have an email account, and who doesn’t, you are use to receiving scam emails. Well, here is one using the IRS name to watch out for over the next few months.

Tax Advantages for Mortgage Loan Interest

When consumers purchase a home, the mortgage interest deduction and real estate tax deduction puts them above the standard yearly deduction allocated by the IRS, allowing them to deduct other expenses such as cash donations to your church, clothes you donated to charity, state and local income taxes, even tax preparation fees. In fact, the home mortgage deduction is on the rise, from about $20 billion in 1981 to $38.8 billion in 2002 to nearly $70 billion in 2003, according to estimates from the Joint Committee on Taxation.

The IRS vs Mother Nature

The IRS recently met its match in the form of Mother Nature. Yes, the massive flooding in Washington, D.C., took out the IRS headquarters.

Major Changes to IRS Tax Settlement Rules

In recent years, the IRS has made a concerted effort to get people back into good status by reaching deals on overdue taxes. The rules affecting this program have just changed dramatically.

1031 Exchange Odds and Ends

Delay capital gains taxes by exercising your right to use a 1031 Exchange.

IRS Helps Employers By Reducing Filings Required For Employees

If you own a business and have employees, you have an inherent feel for the joy of filing employee related tax documents. Alas, the IRS is cutting back on the burden.

1031 Exchange Tips Guide

Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) defines the 1031 exchange. 1031 exchange also known as Like kind exchange specifies that if an asset that is most often a land or a building, is sold and the proceeds of the sale are then reinvested in a similar type of asset then there is no gain or loss and the capital gains taxes are deferred.

Little-Known Tax Deductions from a Voluntary Employee Benefit Association

If you are a profitable business owner and you want a large tax deduction, there is a defined-benefit plan known as a voluntary-employee benefit association (VEBA) that can substantially reduce taxes and accomplish other business planning goals. A VEBA, if done properly, not only allows deductible contributions, but money can come out of the plan tax-free for health and welfare expenses.