

Will I owe the ‘exit tax’ if I change my residency to Florida?
Q. I’m a married New Jersey resident who has owned a house for 40 years but five years ago bought a home in Florida. We’re thinking of...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com
Why can’t this veteran get N.J.’s veteran tax break?
Q. I was honorably discharged from the New Jersey Army National Guard, but the state said I’m not eligible for the veteran’s exemption....
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com


Why aren’t there more N.J. tax breaks for veterans?
Q. My husband is a Vietnam War veteran. Of course he gets the tiny $250 tax reduction since 1980. How can it be only $250 after 49 years?...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com


We have $204,000 in income. Can we qualify for the pension exclusion?
Q. Do my spouse and I qualify for the pension exclusion? We are both over age 62, and last year we earned: $75,000 from IRA/401(k)...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com


This part of the pension exclusion is unfair, taxpayer says
Q. I filed my father’s taxes and they only allowed me to exclude his $39,600 pension. In reading the pension exclusion rules further, it...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com


My vacation home is now my primary home. What taxes are due when I sell?
Q. Say a couple has owned a vacation home for 20 years. They rented it out for a few years and used it for family only for the following...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com


I’m moving back to New Jersey. How will my pension be taxed?
Q. I am a former resident of New Jersey and I will be moving back with my wife next year. We are both retired teachers receiving pensions...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com


Will my retirement account stop me from getting unemployment benefits?
Q. Due to a workforce reduction, I was terminated by my former employer. Shortly after, I took my retirement account, fully funded by my...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com


Should employer-paid health care benefits be reported on every W-2?
Q. I am retired but I get a W-2 for a small amount, but it is subject to Social Security, Medicare and other taxes just as I was still...
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com


Do N.J. teachers have to pay tax on state medical benefits?
Q. I am a public school teacher who has weekly deductions from my paycheck as my portion for state mandated health insurance payments....
By Karin Price Mueller NJMoneyHelp.com for NJ.com






