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Podcast: NJCPA IssuesWatch Podcast
Episode: 349: Rebates, Reform and Reality: The State of New Jersey’s Property Taxes
Description: 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...