NJ 101.5 writes that State Sen. Troy Singleton, D-Burlington, is sponsoring a measure that would give homeowners a tax credit of up to $1,000 in order to help cover an extra mortgage payment, quoting James Hughes. NJ1015.com, August 2, 2018
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Federal tax credits for historic building renovations face uncertain future
As of the end of 2016, the program had been used to rehabilitate 42,293 historic buildings across the country and created more than 2.4 million jobs, the advocacy groups said. A study by Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy...
Historic building tax credit alive in US Senate, future uncertain in House
According to a 2016 report by Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, the federal historic tax credit cost the U.S. Treasury $25.2 billion and generated $29.8 billion in taxes since the program’s inception in 1978. The report...
Preserve historic tax credits that have helped drive downtown Cleveland's rebirth
The best part? HTC is a tax program that pays for itself. Nearly $30 billion in federal tax revenue has been generated as a result of the program. That accounts for at least $1.18 back to the federal government for every dollar in tax credits; or, a minimum 18 percent...
Tax reform threatens historic buildings
As the GOP undertakes comprehensive tax reform, it should restore the Federal Historic Tax Credit, a program that preserves America’s irreplaceable historic buildings, generates jobs and more than pays for itself. It simply makes no sense to jettison an incentive...
Developer of Portland's 'midtown' project drops pursuit of $4.3 million Maine tax break
Criticism such as Fecteau’s has been heard since 2000, when Congress created the federal New Markets Tax Credit program, upon which Maine’s program is based, said Julia Sass Rubin, a professor at Rutgers University’s Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public...
Restoring simple tax credit to jumpstart economy, buoy low-to-middle-class families has eluded Christie | Opinion
by William M. Rodgers III is Professor of Public Policy and Chief Economist at the Heldrich Center for Workforce Development, Rutgers University. Several weeks ago, I discussed how the jump in the state's child poverty rate from 2009 to 2013 is due to Gov. Chris...
Do business tax incentives work? Let's ask Rutgers. | Editorial
After years of heated debate, we may finally get the answers we desperately need on our state's corporate tax incentive program. The Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy has agreed to analyze the state's two major tax incentive programs, the Grow...
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Bloustein and New Brunswick: Beyond Civic Square– Historic Preservation and Redevelopment Walking Tour
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesNew Brunswick, NJ has many architectural gems that often go unappreciated. The city has also experienced significant redevelopment and in tandem, historic preservation versus development challenges. This tour will consider […]
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