Peter Chen

Peter Chen, Senior Policy Analyst, has worked on child and family policy advocacy in New Jersey since 2014. Most recently, he coordinated New Jersey’s nonprofit campaign for a complete count of the 2020 Census. Additionally, Peter has written reports on topics including: childhood lead poisoning prevention, chronic absenteeism from school, teacher certification, and summer meals. Prior to New Jersey Policy Perspective, Peter was Policy Counsel at Advocates for Children of New Jersey, where he also served as a Skadden Fellow from 2014-16. Peter received his JD from Yale Law School and his Bachelors of Arts from Indiana University-Bloomington. He served as a law clerk for Chief Justice Shirley Abrahamson of the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

Reel Regret: The High Cost of Expanding Film Tax Credits in New Jersey

June 26, 2023 • Tax and Budget
A proposal to expand New Jersey’s film and TV tax credit program would cost the state $200 million annually and erode safeguards against abuse.

Film Tax Credit Expansion is a Bad Investment for New Jersey

June 22, 2023 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
The state budget should prioritize public investments that we all rely on and benefit from, rather than lining the pockets of big businesses.

More Than One in Five New Jersey Workers Can Still Be Fired for Taking Paid Family Leave

June 15, 2023 • Economic Justice
Loophole in New Jersey’s paid family leave law leaves many workers with no job protection.

Corporate Tax Overhaul Makes it Easier to Hide Profits in Foreign Tax Havens

June 12, 2023 • Economic Justice
New amendments would water down New Jersey's corporate tax code and cost the state even more revenue.

Stay Away from StayNJ: Proposal Cuts Taxes for the Rich, Leaves Low-Income Seniors Behind

June 8, 2023 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
Highest-income residents would get eight times the benefit of the lowest-income residents under the StayNJ program.

Senior Tax Credit Proposal Falls Short of Helping Seniors With the Lowest Incomes

May 26, 2023 • Economic Justice, Tax and Budget
As written, StayNJ would disproportionately benefit the wealthiest seniors in the state who own the highest-valued homes.

Corporate Tax Reform Bill Opens Loopholes, Makes it Easier to Hide Profits Overseas

May 11, 2023 • Tax and Budget
Testimony from NJPP Senior Policy Analyst Peter Chen with recommendations for New Jersey's Corporate Business Tax reform bill.

GILTI as Charged: New Corporate Tax Proposal Would Accelerate Tax Avoidance

April 6, 2023 • Tax and Budget
New proposal would reopen loopholes in the tax code and make it easier for multinational corporations to avoid paying what they owe the state.

How an Expanded Child Tax Credit Would Help More Hard-Working New Jersey Families

January 31, 2023 • Economic Justice
Doubling the maximum credit amount would help hundreds of thousands of children and their families pay for basic needs.

State of the State 2023: Rapid Reaction

January 12, 2023 • General, Tax and Budget
Live from the NJPP Zoom room, Sheila, Peter, and Marleina react to Governor Murphy's 2023 State of the State address.