Bramnick: Reducing Taxes is the Best Way to Keep People in NJ and Stay Competitive

On the eve of New Jersey Tax Freedom Day on May 1, Assembly Republican Leader Jon Bramnick said the state needs to continue its focus on reducing income taxes and controlling the cost of government in order to return the state to prosperity.

Bramnick was joined today at a press conference in the State House by Assembly Republican members Donna Simon, Rob Clifton and BettyLou DeCroce.

“It’s absolutely ridiculous that New Jersey taxpayers have to work 121 days to support government,” said Bramnick. “Government needs to function more efficiently and spend wisely. Workers in New Jersey have tightened their belts through these difficult times; all levels of government must do the same.

“For years, New Jerseyans have been overtaxed whether at the local, state or federal level,” said Bramnick. “Lowering the tax burden not only puts money back into people’s pockets, but it also makes our state competitive with all the others.”

New Jersey’s tax freedom date is tied with New York for falling second latest of all the states, with the exception of Connecticut, whose freedom date is May 5. For comparison, Pennsylvania’s freedom date was April 18 and Delaware’s April 17.

Bramnick, R-Union, Morris and Somerset, said tomorrow’s observance is a reminder that reducing the tax burden must be among the highest priorities for legislators.

This year’s national date, April 17, fell four days later than in 2011, due to higher federal income and corporate tax collections.

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