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Exclusive: How property taxes rip you off

Paul D'Ambrosio
@Paul_DAmbrosio

Want five ways to fight NJ's property tax crisis now?

1. Read our exclusive investigation now: Fighting New Jersey's Property Tax Crisis

Part I: We can't afford New Jersey

Part II: This new tax program drains your wallet

Part III: Can taxes keep up with highest-in-the-nation police salaries?

Part IV: The Trenton way: Save $1, spend $2,800 more and How to save $100 million

Part V: Flight of the Yankees: New Jerseyans go South

Part VI: Towns make millions from tax misery

Part VII: Business cry: Fix taxes now

Part VIII: Now it’s your turn

Taxed Out: 5 ideas to solve NJ tax crisis

2. Fight back! Sign the Change.org petition that demands a 10 percent property tax cut.

3. Check out coverage of our citizens' forum hosted by the Asbury Park Press in Neptune where readers shared their feelings, and read what the experts say about easing your tax pain.

4. See the pain first hand! Search changes in property tax on your street with our exclusive map.

5. See the disturbing facts in graphical form on our data page.

What would you say if you found out New Jersey taxes just went up $540 million?

Surprise! They have. And they will grow by a half-billion dollars each year because of the state's highest-in-the-nation property tax — even with the 2 percent cap.

State and local leaders have run away from cutting this burden on homeowners. Why? Who profits from your tax misery? Why is this tax driving people out of state?

What can you do to fight back?

Find the answers to these questions and more in our exclusive investigative series, Fighting New Jersey's Property Tax Crisis that starts today. The series will roll out shocking new details every day next week.

And, remember, you can fight back now. Sign our Change.org petition that asks lawmakers to find a solution cutting property taxes by the end of the year.

Town Hall: How to fight against high property taxes