DuPage County, Chicago drivers facing new gas tax hikes
DuPage County, Chicago drivers facing new gas tax hikes
The same law that doubled Illinois’ gas tax is now being used by DuPage County and Chicago to fill revenue shortfalls from COVID-19.
Pension reform key to protecting Illinois services, taxpayers after ‘fair tax’ rejection
Pension reform key to protecting Illinois services, taxpayers after ‘fair tax’ rejection
Asking Illinoisans to pay more in taxes to receive less in services has been the trend in state government for the past decade, driven by the ever-growing cost of Illinois’ worst-in-the-nation pension crisis.
‘Fair tax’ backers concede, blaming ‘deceived’ voters for loss
‘Fair tax’ backers concede, blaming ‘deceived’ voters for loss
Two-thirds of voters polled favored a “fair tax” in March. On Election Day that flipped to 55% opposing it. Voters understood how the amendment could usher in retirement and other taxes, but tax proponents found it easier to claim deceit.
Progressive income tax amendment heading for defeat
Progressive income tax amendment heading for defeat
Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s push for his “fair tax” is headed for rejection by Illinois voters. State lawmakers now must face the public pension debt driving the state’s fiscal crisis.
Madison County voters asked about Illinois lawmaker raises, double dipping
Madison County voters asked about Illinois lawmaker raises, double dipping
Two advisory ballot initiatives will ask Madison County voters about automatic raises for lawmakers and public worker double dipping.
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Pritzker’s final ‘fair tax’ plea to voters
Illinois politicians do not have a great track record when it comes to keeping promises to taxpayers.
Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Many Illinois municipalities will vote on property taxes Nov. 3
Property taxes are on the ballot in Madison, Winnebago and Champaign counties.
Illinois retirees would pay $2,482 in state income taxes if “fair tax” targets them
Illinois retirees would pay $2,482 in state income taxes if “fair tax” targets them
Members of Pritzker’s administration, advisors and lawmakers have suggested a progressive income tax should tax retirement income in Illinois.
Illinois spent $4.18 million nudging voters who did not request mail-in ballots
Illinois spent $4.18 million nudging voters who did not request mail-in ballots
When Illinois state lawmakers wrote the mail-in voting law, they decided voters who did not seek a mail-in ballot should receive a letter from the state, and then another.
‘Fair tax’ is no fix for out-of-control Cook County property taxes
‘Fair tax’ is no fix for out-of-control Cook County property taxes
Cook County property taxes have grown at triple the rate of the cost of living. The “fair tax” backers promise it will bring property tax relief, but the evidence refutes their claim.
How much would Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ affect your home value?
How much would Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ affect your home value?
The progressive income tax amendment would carry a hidden cost of $1,800 a year in lost home value for 3.2 million homeowners if Illinois sees the same impact as Connecticut.
Typical Illinois family will likely see $244 increase in state, local tax burden with ‘fair tax’
Typical Illinois family will likely see $244 increase in state, local tax burden with ‘fair tax’
Increased property and sales taxes will likely offset all savings from progressive income tax scheme.
‘Fair tax’ ads falsely promise property tax relief that income tax hikes can’t deliver
‘Fair tax’ ads falsely promise property tax relief that income tax hikes can’t deliver
Every state without an income tax has lower property taxes than Illinois. The progressive tax amendment includes no property tax reforms, so there’s no guarantee property taxes won’t rise as income taxes rise.
Jennifer Roberts
Jennifer Roberts
“The amendment just eliminates the requirement for a flat tax. The tax brackets and everything they’re talking about, or what the money would be spent on – none of that is guaranteed by the amendment.”