Sheila Reynertson

Sheila Reynertson, Senior Policy Analyst, focuses on budget and tax issues with an emphasis on advocating for state fiscal policies that benefit working families of New Jersey. Sheila’s research interests include: budget planning, corporate taxation, progressive taxation policy, supportive work/family policies and women’s economic empowerment. Before joining NJPP in October 2014, Sheila worked as an advocacy coordinator at MergerWatch, a national women’s health advocacy organization. Previously, Sheila worked in the health care sector as a private childbirth coach in New York City. She currently serves as President of the Board of Health in Hopewell. Email: sheila (at) njpp.org | Phone: 609-393-1145 ext. 12 Follow Sheila on Twitter

Op-Ed: Big Revenue from 'April Surprise' No Excuse to Punt on Bold Action

May 15, 2018 • Tax and Budget
An 'April Surprise' would be a one-time bump in revenue and should be treated as such.

Op-Ed: Big Revenue from ‘April Surprise’ No Excuse to Punt on Bold Action

May 15, 2018 • Tax and Budget
An 'April Surprise' would be a one-time bump in revenue and should be treated as such.

"Tax Freedom Day" Analysis is Flawed

May 3, 2018 • Tax and Budget
Tax Foundation uses faulty analysis to push anti-tax narrative.

States with High Tax Rates on Millionaires Are Doing Just Fine

April 26, 2018 • Tax and Budget
New report details the experiences of the eight states with the highest tax rates on high incomes.

Fast Facts: Bold State Tax Reforms Would Boost New Jersey’s Economy, Create Jobs

April 18, 2018 • Tax and Budget
Raising new revenues and reinvesting them in New Jersey would boost the economy by $2.9 billion by 2022.

It’s Tax Day: Let’s Commit to Investing in New Jersey

April 17, 2018 • Tax and Budget
Our tax code is a reflection of us, our values and the priorities we care about.

Deliberate Disinvestment Has Been A Disaster for New Jersey

March 8, 2018 • Tax and Budget
New Jersey should clean up its tax code and raise new revenues to reinvest in the state.

Modernizing New Jersey’s Sales Tax Will Level the Playing Field and Help the Economy Thrive

February 21, 2018 • Tax and Budget
Strengthening New Jersey’s ability to compete in the 21st century economy requires updates to a sales tax code that was designed and implemented before the rise of online shopping and a service-oriented economy.

Modernizing New Jersey’s Sales Tax Will Level the Playing Field and Help the Economy Thrive

February 21, 2018 • Tax and Budget
Strengthening New Jersey’s ability to compete in the 21st century economy requires updates to a sales tax code that was designed and implemented before the rise of online shopping and a service-oriented economy.

Op-Ed: How to Counter the GOP Tax Plan with Bold Action

February 14, 2018 • Tax and Budget
With new federal tax cuts favoring the wealthiest it’s time to make tax changes of our own.