Atlantic County Times

Today, Congressman Van Drew expressed his disapproval of the tax increases suggested by New Jersey Policy Perspective. He warned that these measures could lead to a less affordable state and cause more residents to leave. The think tank's report recommends reversing a previous tax cut, which reduced New Jersey's sales tax rate from 7% to 6.625%, and expanding the sales tax to cover professional services like those provided by attorneys and accountants.

"New Jersey is already draining its residents with some of the highest taxes in the nation," stated Congressman Van Drew. "Now they want to worsen the situation by raising our sales tax and imposing a new tax on basic professional services. The idea of taxing people for services like consulting a lawyer or accountant—simply to navigate the state's already burdensome tax code—is absolutely outrageous. These proposals ignore the real impact they will have on middle-class families and small business owners who are already stretched thin."

Van Drew emphasized that higher taxes are not the solution, pointing out that "New Jersey is already generating record revenue, yet the state government continues to overspend." He believes that the focus should be on responsible spending rather than additional taxes that could strain families further.