370: Decoding New Jersey’s Tax Competitiveness

New Jersey’s tax environment is always a hot topic, but how are state tax competitiveness rankings actually determined? Janelle Fritts, senior policy analyst at the Tax Foundation, breaks down the principles of sound tax policy, outlines where New Jersey ranks across key tax categories compared to neighboring states and shares practical, realistic steps lawmakers can take to improve the state's tax competitiveness.Topics discussed:What the Tax Foundation is and what it doesThe Foundation’s principles of sound tax policyHow the Foundation determines a state’s tax competitivenessWhere New Jersey ranks in key tax categoriesHow New Jersey lawmakers could improve the state’s rankingSales tax on professional servicesTax Foundation resourcesResources:Tax Foundation – 2026 State Tax Competitiveness IndexTax Foundation – Taxes in New JerseyConnect with JanelleWatch all IssuesWatch Podcast episodes