Illinois drivers surrounded by states with lower gas tax rates

By Ben Szalinski

08/05/2020

Illinois doubled the gas tax in 2019, which pushed it to No. 3 in the nation for highest average gas tax.

Indiana drops corporate tax rate as Illinois considers increasing it

By Ben Szalinski

07/17/2020

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ would raise Illinois business taxes to the highest in the nation as neighboring Indiana cuts taxes to draw businesses across the border.

TAGS: corporate income tax, Indiana, JB Pritzker, progressive income tax

Retiree tax, double tax, city tax all likely with Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’

By Ben Szalinski

07/13/2020

Illinois politicians are already talking about taxing retirees, adding “surcharges” and city income taxes if they can convince voters to abandon the Illinois Constitution’s flat tax protection and give lawmakers greater taxing power.

TAGS: fair tax, farms, JB Pritzker, marriage penalty, progressive income tax, retirement tax

Pritzker ‘fair tax’ would allow for double, triple taxation on same $1 earned

By Adam Schuster

07/08/2020

The progressive tax amendment on the ballot Nov. 3 removes the constitutional prohibition on multiple taxation, in addition to removing the flat tax protection.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, progressive income tax

Pritzker spends $51.5M to push tax that would hit 100,000 small businesses

By Ben Szalinski

07/06/2020

Pritzker has been pushing hard for a progressive income tax amendment as a way to generate $3.7 billion for state spending.

TAGS: JB Pritzker, progressive income tax, small business

Pritzker signs tax law deeming some of Chicago’s most valuable property ‘blighted’

By Ben Szalinski

07/06/2020

Chicago leaders have been unable to finish developing valuable land after 23 years and $331 million in taxes, but convinced state leaders more time and money were needed.

TAGS: Chicago, property taxes, TIF: Tax Increment Financing

Illinois passed a record-breaking income tax hike 3 years ago. Here’s where the money went.

By Adam Schuster

07/05/2020

Income taxes rose 32% for individuals and 33% for corporations in 2017, raising Illinois’ total tax burden to at least sixth highest from 10th highest. More than $1.2 billion went to pensions and debt.

TAGS: fair tax, income tax, JB Pritzker