06/01/2026
๐ฐ Tax update for NJ homeowners & business owners โ June 2026
Something we are seeing a lot right now in our conversations with clients across Morris County, Parsippany, and Morristown:
People are leaving real money on the table simply because they do not know these rules exist.
So let's talk about a few things that are worth knowing right now โ whether you own a home, run a business, or both.
The home sale exclusion most people underestimate.
If you have lived in your home for at least 2 of the last 5 years, the IRS allows you to exclude up to $250,000 in capital gains from the sale โ $500,000 if you are married filing jointly.
With NJ home values up 4 to 8 percent year over year in many Morris County towns, that exclusion is worth real dollars. But the timing of your sale matters. Sell too early and you may not qualify. Wait too long and your situation could change.
This is not something to figure out the week you list your home. It is something to review 6 to 12 months before you plan to sell.
NJ ANCHOR benefit โ are you claiming it?
New Jersey's ANCHOR program offers property tax relief of up to $1,500 for homeowners and $450 for renters. Every year a significant number of eligible NJ residents simply do not file for it.
If you own a home in New Jersey and have not looked into this โ it is worth 10 minutes of your time. Filing is done through the NJ Division of Taxation and the process is straightforward.
Home office deduction โ still one of the most misunderstood.
If you are self-employed or run a business from home, a dedicated workspace may qualify for a home office deduction. This includes a portion of your mortgage interest or rent, utilities, insurance, and internet costs.
The key word is dedicated. A kitchen table where you occasionally work does not qualify. A room used regularly and exclusively for business does.
A lot of people either skip this deduction because they are not sure they qualify, or they take it incorrectly and create risk. Either way, a quick conversation with a CPA can save you more than the conversation costs.
Business owners โ Q2 estimated taxes are due.
If you are self-employed, a freelancer, or run an LLC or S-Corp, your Q2 estimated tax payment is due. Missing or underpaying estimated taxes can result in penalties even if you pay everything owed by April.
If you are not sure what you owe or whether you need to make a payment, now is a good time to check.
The bigger picture.
Tax planning is not something that happens in April. The decisions you make in June, July, and August โ when to sell an asset, how to structure a business expense, whether to make a retirement contribution โ can meaningfully change what you owe next spring.
The best time to talk to a CPA is before you make the decision, not after.
If any of this applies to your situation โ whether it is a home sale, a business question, an estimated payment, or just a general sense that your taxes could be better managed โ reach out. We will take a clear look at where you stand and what your options are.
For straight answers.
๐ Raj Siwakoti, CPA
Quantum Accounting Advisory LLC
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