Changes in New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Rate

Frank L. Cahill
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Changes in New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Rate

NEW JERSEY — Effective January 1, 2018, the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax Rate is 6.625%.

Before January 1, 2017, the Sales Tax rate was 7%. Per P.L. 2016, c. 57, the New Jersey Sales and Use Tax rate was reduced in phases between 2017 and 2018:

  • 6.875% on sales made between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.
  • 6.625% on sales made on and after January 1, 2018.

Changes for Sellers

For taxable sales on and after January 1, 2018, sellers must collect and remit Sales Tax at the rate of 6.625% except under specific circumstances provided for by law. Sales Tax is levied on:

  • Tangible personal property;
  • Specified digital products; and
  • Enumerated services.

The Division of Taxation has updated Sales Tax Collection Schedule (Form ST-75)  37 kb, which is effective January 1, 2018. Form ST-75 rounds the amount of taxes owed to the nearest full cent. All tax calculations should be rounded accordingly. (See, “How to Calculate the Sales Tax.”) The tax rate (6.625%) is not rounded when calculating taxes owed.

Taxable Transactions

Sales Made Before January 1, 2018, but Delivered On or After January 1, 2018.

If the tangible personal property or specified digital products are sold and delivered, or services are rendered, between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017, the seller must collect Sales Tax at the rate of 6.875%.

If the property, products, or services are sold between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017, but are delivered or rendered on or after January 1, 2018, the seller must collect tax at the rate of 6.625%.
Sales Made Before January 1, 2017; Delivery on and After January 1, 2017: 
If the tangible personal property or specified digital products are sold and delivered or services are rendered before January 1, 2017, the seller must collect tax at the rate of 7%. If the tangible personal property, specified digital products, or services are sold before January 1, 2017, but the tangible personal property or specified digital products are delivered, or the services rendered on or after January 1, 2017, but before January 1, 2018, the seller must collect tax at the rate of 6.875%.

Aimee Osterman Named to Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

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Aimee Osterman Named to Dean’s List at York College of Pennsylvania

PARSIPPANY — Aimee Osterman a freshman Early Elementary Education major at York College of Pennsylvania, has been named to the Dean’s List for the Fall 2017 semester. Aimee was a 2017 graduate of Parsippany Hills High School and was a Camp Counselor at Harbor Hills Day Camp.

To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher.

Located in south central Pennsylvania, York College offers more than 50 baccalaureate majors in professional programs, the sciences and humanities to its 4,600 undergraduate students. The College also offers master’s programs in business, education and nursing, and a doctorate in nursing practice. A center of affordable academic excellence, York is dedicated to the intellectual, professional and social growth of its students. The College helps them develop a concrete plan to attain academic growth and career success; encourages them to try in the “real world” what they learn in the classroom; and prepares them to be professionals in whatever career they pursue.

Letter to the editor: I commend Paul Carifi, Jr. for doing what was right

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parsippany focusDear Editor:

This past Monday, I was able to attend the swearing in ceremony for Mayor Michael Soriano, and our two new council members, Emily Peterson and Janice McCarthy.

My family and I stayed for the reorganization meeting immediately after as well.  Knowing about some of the contentious decisions that were being made that day, I was a little nervous when I heard the council choose Paul Carifi, Jr. as the Town Council President.

As the beginning of the reorganization meeting went on, and I heard how the votes were going, I became less nervous. Then came the biggest vote (in my mind) of the day – the Township Attorney.

The voting began and I listened to Mr. dePierro’s explanation of why he voted no. Moving on to Paul Carifi, Jr.’s vote and he too had words to share with the room. He read two pages of a 17-page opinion paper written by a lawyer he personally hired to determine whether he could make this vote or he had to abstain.

He then added personal words, pushing back on what Michael dePierro said, essentially telling Mr. dePierro that he took back words stated a couple of years ago that the people and the Mayor should decide who provides legal counsel to the town.

I commend Paul Carifi, Jr. for doing what was right and best for the town of Parsippany. He did NOT choose the easy road; instead, he chose the road less traveled today. The road that leads to fighting against your own party. Instead of choosing party politics, which seems to be all too common across this country from local to federal government, he chose what was best for the people, and what he heard from the people. 

I got a chance to speak with Paul after the meeting, and from that brief encounter, I can tell he has a tough battle ahead of him in his party, in reelection (if he chooses it) and in being Town Council President. But I want to say thank you to Paul for speaking up, for doing what was right, despite the hardships you are about to face. Thank you for breaking the chain of constant party politics and looking out for the people of Parsippany!

Kendra Von Achen

 

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First snowstorm of 2018 hits Parsippany

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First snowstorm of 2018 hits Parsippany

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Department of Public Works has been out all morning clearing the streets of Parsippany.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Schools declared a 90-minute delayed open on Wednesday before the first flakes even fell in what’s being called a “bomb cyclone,” and then approximately 6:00 a.m. they closed the schools for the day.

Anticipated nor’easter expected to drop 10 inches or more of snow on eastern portions of New Jersey, but only two to four inches in Morris County.

State government offices, meanwhile, will open on a two-hour delay to allow time for clearing of roadways, parking lots and sidewalks for safe travel. Superior Court in Morristown is on a two-hour delay.

Parsippany-Troy Hills Government offices are business as usual, according to Parsippany’s Mayor Michael Soriano.

Township Council paves way for townhouses and apartments on Mountain Way

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Township Council paves way for townhouses and apartments on Mountain Way

PARSIPPANY — Former Council President Louis Valori called a special council meeting on December 27, 2017 to pass some final resolutions before his term ended on December 31, 2017.

One of the Resolutions (No. 2017-190) paved the way for 700 Mountain Way, LLC., the owner of property on Block 14, Lots 6, 6.01, 6.02, 9, 9.01 and 10 for construction of seventy-four townhome units and twenty-three apartment units, with related parking, and on-site and off-site improvements.

As part of an approved “Developers Agreement” the Developer is required to set aside twenty percent of the total number of for sale units and fifteen percent of the total number of rental units in the project as affordable housing units to be built in a conformity with Uniform Housing Affordability Controls.

According to official records filed in the State of New Jersey, 700 Mountain Way, LLC has a registered office at Wilf & Silverman, 820 Morris Turnpike, Suite 201, Short Hills, New Jersey. 700 Mountain Way, LLC, was formed on August 11, 2005. (Click here for Certificate of Formation).

On October 6, 2017, GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) property located at 1500 Littleton Road was sold on October 6, for $8,500,000.00. The buyer is listed as Parsippany Littleton, LLC.  The office address is listed as 820 Morris Turnpike, Short Hills.

Also listed at the address of 820 Morris Avenue is Garden Homes.  Garden Homes is owned in part or wholly by Zygi Wilf. Zygi Wilf is the Owner/Chairman of the Minnesota Vikings (click here for additional details).

Wilf joined the family business and became head of one of the company’s affiliates, Garden Commercial Properties. Wilf has grown the company from four shopping centers in Northern New Jersey to over a hundred properties, including several large malls. In addition to the commercial properties, the Garden companies also own and manages 90,000 apartment units around the country. In Parsippany, Garden Communities consists of Powdermill Heights, Knoll Gardens, Mill Run at Parsippany, Redstone Gardens, Ridgeview Gardens, Redstone Apartments, Vail Gardens and Westgate Apartments.

Garden Homes is also involved with Forge Pond, a townhouse development with a price tag ranging from $435,000 to $535,000; Puddingstone Ridge, single family homes with a price tag of approximately $825,000; In Budd Lake, Lakeview Homes, single family homes with a price tag of approximately $600,000; In Fairfield, The Reserve at Fairfield, with homes ranging from $829,000 to $1,014,000. Mazdabrook Commons is listed as one of their past projects.

Other projects of Garden Homes is located in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth, Morris, Somerset, Warren Counties and Hartford Connecticut.

Garden Communities offers apartment rentals throughout New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. They offer 1, 2 or 3 bedroom units, studios, townhouses/duplexes, luxury apartment rentals, affordable housing or 55+ active adult communities. Their properties offer residents access to extensive shopping, entertainment, the best schools in the area and recreational activities for all ages.

Garden Commercial Properties also is listed at 820 Morris Avenue. Some of the properties in that portfolio include Parsippany’s Arlington Plaza, among over a dozen other shopping centers in New Jersey. Rutgers Village, Powder Mill East Shopping Center, and Powder Mill West Shopping Centers are part of Pineview Homes, which is a subsidiary of the Wilf empire.

700 Mountain Way
700 Mountain Way

Parsippany Council approves Mayor’s Appointment of Conflict Attorney

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Parsippany Council approves Mayor’s Appointment of Conflict Attorney

PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council passed a resolution authorizing the award of a contract for professional services to the firm McManimon, Scotland and Baumann as a conflict counsel in which matters the Township Attorney has a conflict.

The resolution (No. 2018:013) was passed at the Annual Reorganization meeting held on Monday, January 1, 2018.

The resolution passed 3-2, with Councilman Michael dePierro and Councilwoman Loretta Gragnani voting against the appointment.

McManimon, Scotland & Baumann, LLC is a law firm focused on New Jersey — serving both government and private sector clients — with an extensive history in public finance law. Founded in 1971, the firm brings a unique ability to bridge the public and private sectors in order to realize groundbreaking projects.

The firm is well diverse in Corporations, Business and Banking, Energy, Environmental, General and Special Counsel Services, Government Procurement & Contract Services, Housing, Labor and Employment, Litigation, New Markets Tax Credits, Property Tax Appeals, Public Finance, Public Utilities, Cable and Wi-Fi, Public-Private Partnerships (P3), Redevelopment and Land Use, Tax and Tax Controversy.

They have three offices located in Roseland Office (headquarters), Newark and Trenton.

Nicholas Kumburis resigns from Board of Education

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Nicholas Kumburis resigns from Board of Education

PARSIPPANY — Nicholas C. Kumburis officially resigned from Parsippany-Troy Hills School District Board of Education as of midnight on January 1, 2018.

Below is the resignation letter he submitted to the School Board in September:

“In November of 2016, I was elected by the residents of Parsippany-Troy Hills to represent them as a member of the Board of Education. I had two main reasons for running. First was to participate in the Superintendent search and second was to ensure our budget money was being properly spent. With the hiring of Dr. Sargent, I have full confidence the board as a whole has made the right selection. I firmly believe Dr. Sargent will take our school district to the next level. As for the second part, I have learned that the board and faculty do everything within their power to ensure the education of our students is maximized given the financial constraints of the tax cap and state funding formula,” the letter stated 

“Having served the district in good faith, I now wish to return to my primary role as parent of children in this district. I have given my notice that I will finish out this year and forego the remainder of my term. I have gotten to know the members of the board, as well as Dr. Sargent. Each one cares deeply and works tirelessly to ensure our children receive a quality education. I am certain that the district will continue to thrive with or without my presence. I fully intend to continue my involvement in the community through coaching, mentoring, fundraising, science programs, and fostering a love of continual learning. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve our district in this capacity,” said Nick Kumburis.

The remaining two years of his term will be filled by appointment.

A notice of the Parsippany-Troy Hills Board of Education website states:

Parsippany-Troy Hills Township
Board of Education
Notice of Intent to Fill Board Member Vacancy Position

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Board of Education has one vacant Board Member position which it plans to fill at its Meeting on January 18, 2018. Interested individuals who possess the qualifications for a Board of Education Member (see ByLaw 0142 on the district’s website, by clicking here.) are encouraged to submit a resume and/or request for consideration to the Business Administrator/Board Secretary, Mrs. Robin Tedesco, by 1:00 PM, Friday, January 12, 2018. Submissions may be sent to the Dr. Frank A. Calabria Education Center, 292 Parsippany Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054.

Mount Holleran’s Towne Tavern closes

Frank L. Cahill
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Mount Holleran’s Towne Tavern closes

PARSIPPANY — After nine years and about a month, December 31 was their last day.

The owners and staff thank you for your support over the years.

Their website, www.mhtownetavern.com was taken off line and is not available.

The place was known for great area bands, comedy nights and Karaoke.

Parsippany Focus left a message on their voicemail, and if we find any additional information, we will update this story.

Breaking news: Missing Person in Manor Park Area

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Breaking news: Missing Person in Manor Park Area

PARSIPPANY — Reports have been released of a missing person in the area of Manor Park. Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Police, New Jersey State Police Helicopters, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office, Parsippany Office of Emergency Management.

An update from Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Chief Paul Philipps – She was found and she is safe. He thanks everyone for their concern.

UPS donates toys to Parsippany PBA

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PARSIPPANY— The Parsippany Police Department would like to thank the employees at the United Parcel Service IT building at 10 Upper Pond Road for collecting over ninety toys and donating them to the Parsippany PBA Local 131.

Those toys, along with some donated from the members of Parsippany PBA Local 131, were then donated to a local church so they could be given out to families in need this holiday season.

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