349: Rebates, Reform and Reality: The State of New Jersey’s Property Taxes

New Jersey is famous for many things, but its nation-leading property tax rates usually top the list of resident grievances. In this episode, we sit down with Marc Pfeiffer, senior policy fellow at the Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, to demystify the complex machinery behind property taxes. Marc breaks down the fundamental mechanics of why the rates are so high, how property taxes are calculated and where the money goes — ultimately addressing the age-old question: Are we actually getting what we pay for? Topics discussed: How New Jersey property taxes are determined and distributed Why New Jersey leads the nation in tax rates compared to neighbors Is the higher cost justified by the services being provided? Why it has proven so politically difficult to reduce property taxes in New Jersey Changes to property tax relief programs proposed in Governor Sherrill’s budget Realistic reforms that could actually move the needle Why taxpayers receive relief payments instead of lower bills Resources: New Jersey Homeowner’s Guide to Property Taxes New Jersey property tax relief programs New Jersey budget

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349: Rebates, Reform and Reality: The State of New Jersey’s Property Taxes is an episode from NJCPA IssuesWatch Podcast by New Jersey Society of CPAs.

This episode is 0:27:32 long.

This episode was published on Mar 24, 2026.

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