Category: Tax Tips & Strategies
Best Tax Software for Self-Employed and Freelancers in 2025
The best tax software for self-employed filers in 2025 isn’t the same as for W-2 employees. Compare FreeTaxUSA, TurboTax, H&R Block, and TaxAct specifically for Schedule C filers, freelancers, and independent contractors.
NJ First-Time Homebuyer Tax Guide: What You Can Deduct After Buying in New Jersey (2025)
Just bought a home in NJ? Here’s every deduction available: mortgage interest (no NJ cap), the $15K property tax deduction, ANCHOR in year one, mansion tax basis treatment, and what new NJ homeowners get wrong.
NJ Renters: Tax Deductions and Benefits You May Not Know You Have (2025)
NJ renters can claim an 18% rent deduction on their state return, a $450 ANCHOR payment, NJ EITC, and the 2% medical expense threshold. Most renters leave hundreds of dollars unclaimed each year.
NJ Medical Expense Deduction: Why New Jersey’s Rules Are More Generous Than Federal
New Jersey’s medical expense deduction threshold is just 2% of NJ gross income — vs. 7.5% federally. Millions of NJ residents qualify for a state deduction even when they can’t claim it federally. Here’s how.
Passaic County NJ Tax Deductions 2025 | Clifton, Paterson, Wayne & Woodland Park Guide
Passaic County NJ tax guide 2025: property tax data for Wayne, Clifton, Paterson and Woodland Park, ANCHOR eligibility, Paterson Urban Enterprise Zone, commuter rules, and low-income credits.
Union County NJ Tax Deductions 2025 | Elizabeth, Westfield, Summit, Cranford & Plainfield
Union County NJ tax guide 2025: property tax data for Summit, Westfield, Elizabeth and Cranford, ANCHOR eligibility, Elizabeth UEZ half-rate sales tax, NYC commuter dual-filing, and key NJ deductions.
Morris County NJ Tax Deductions 2025 | Morristown, Parsippany, Madison & Chatham Guide
Morris County NJ tax guide 2025: high property taxes in Chatham, Madison, Mountain Lakes, equity compensation NJ rules, SALT cap impact, ANCHOR eligibility, and NYC commuter dual-filing guide.
Ocean County NJ Tax Deductions 2025 | Toms River, Brick, Lakewood & Shore Properties
Ocean County NJ tax guide for 2025: ANCHOR eligibility by town, Senior Freeze for retirees in Berkeley/Toms River, shore property rental rules, Lakewood tax quirks, and key NJ deductions.
Essex County NJ Tax Deductions 2025 | Newark, Montclair, Livingston & South Orange Guide
Essex County has the highest average property taxes in NJ. This guide covers ANCHOR eligibility by town, Newark Urban Enterprise Zone benefits, commuter tax issues, and senior programs for 2025.
New Jersey Exit Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and How to Get Your Money Back
NJ’s ‘exit tax’ is a withholding of 2% of sale price or 8.97% of gain when nonresidents sell NJ property. It’s not a true tax — you get the overage back by filing a NJ nonresident return. Here’s exactly how it works.