Gov. Sherrill backs sales tax hike during World Cup matches as ‘tourism fee’

Gov. Mikie Sherrill said proposals to hike the sales tax and tack fees onto ride shares and hotel stays in the Meadowlands would help cover state costs.

By: Nikita Biryukov

Outlets: New Jersey Monitor

Published: April 16, 2026

Words: 574

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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Gov. Mikie Sherrill endorsed a controversial plan that would hike sales taxes around the Meadowlands and raise other fees across the state in a bid to build revenue off World Cup games New Jersey will host this summer.

The proposal would add a 3% sales tax surcharge on certain purchases within the Meadowlands district, an area encompassing roughly 30 square miles; tack an additional 2.5% surcharge on some hotel rooms; and …

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