Source: Jersey City – Jersey Digs
Harborside 8 (on the right) has secured a massive financing deal just a few months after preliminary work began on the 68-story tower. Image courtesy Elkus Manfredi Architects
One of the largest towers coming to the Jersey City waterfront has nabbed a massive financing deal just a few months after work [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 3:10:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Johnson & Johnson is the latest company to strike a deal with the White House to lower prescription drug costs in exchange for an exemption from U.S. pharmaceutical product tariffs.
The New Brunswick-based drugmaker announced the agreement Jan. 8. It comes as part of President Donald Trump’s “most-favored-nation” pricing policy, which [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 12:45:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Gov. Murphy sits down with NJBIZ to reflect on his time in office
Talks about leading New Jersey through COVID-19 and its aftermath
Points to fiscal recovery, surplus growth and credit upgrades
Strategic innovation centers, film industry revival, FIFA World Cup 2026 and economic impact highlighted
As Gov. Phil Murphy‘s second term draws [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:02:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Puratos‘ Taste Tomorrow outlook predicts major bakery and chocolate trends for 2026
Mini desserts, tangy flavors and premium small portions gain traction
Sourdough and texture mashups drive innovation across baked goods
Health-focused products, protein baking and plant-based chocolate continue rising
As 2026 takes shape, food trends will likely be influenced by more than [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:02:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Cost segregation can accelerate depreciation and significantly reduce taxes
Studies can be done retroactively without amending prior tax returns
Small and mid-sized businesses can benefit, not just large corporations
New bonus depreciation rules expand opportunities for real estate owners
When a New Jersey-based developer built an $18 million multifamily complex, its then-CPA adviser [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
Inside: We shine our Spotlight on tax planning; Phil Murphy reflects on his eight years as governor, including COVID, budgets and the state’s future; Puratos reads consumer trends and moves aggressively toward sustainability at its Pennsauken facility; and much more!
Click on the cover at left to read the issue as [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
New Jersey CPAs say aggressive tax positions can increase IRS audit risk
Cannabis, real estate and small business cases highlight the dangers
Experts stress documentation, legal opinions and reasonable support
New tax law benefits create opportunities — and new gray areas
Walking the line between smart tax planning and waving a red flag [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
New Jersey is combining AI and life sciences to transform health care and drug discovery, BioNJ CEO says
Health systems are using AI tools to improve patient care and reduce administrative burden
Biopharma firms are deploying AI to speed research and optimize biomanufacturing
Strategic innovation hubs and investments are fueling the state’s [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
One Big Beautiful Bill Act makes major business tax provisions permanent
QBI deduction, bonus depreciation and R&D expensing create new planning strategies
SALT cap relief benefits New Jersey and other high-tax states
Tax experts urge SMBs to shift to long-term, strategic tax modeling
The federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act reshaped the tax [...]

Mon, Jan 12, 2026 5:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Source: NJBIZ
The basics:
Macy’s confirmed closures at Livingston Mall, Ramsey
Shutdowns part of retailer’s ‘Bold New Chapter’ turnaround
Clearance sales expected to begin by mid-January
After closures, Macy’s will operate 26 stores in New Jersey
Two Macy’s stores in New Jersey will close as part of an ongoing turnaround effort by the retailer.
After winding down dozens [...]

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 10:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source