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.”
Retirement tax could be next if ‘fair tax’ passes, Moody’s says
Retirement tax could be next if ‘fair tax’ passes, Moody’s says
The credit rating agency also said Illinois will soon pass the point of no return on public pension debt. It warned against schemes to stretch or delay pension payments.
Lightfoot budget includes automatic property tax hikes, gas tax hike
Lightfoot budget includes automatic property tax hikes, gas tax hike
A typical Chicago homeowner faces up to $255 in potential property tax increases to cover city and school deficits. City income taxes could be next, if the ‘fair tax’ were to pass.
Three members of ‘Team Pritzker’ have backed retirement tax
Three members of ‘Team Pritzker’ have backed retirement tax
Multiple members of the governor’s inner circle have publicly backed retirement taxes, even though Pritzker now denies he will use his “fair tax” on the state’s seniors.
Chuck Hvala
Chuck Hvala
“Small businesses are hurt. A lot of people can't find jobs. Raising [taxes] is unwise with what's happened with the economy.”
Jared Rogers: Wilson Rogers & Co.
Jared Rogers: Wilson Rogers & Co.
“The real issue is the state needs revenue because it refuses to deal with its debt. Voting yes won’t solve the state’s debt or spending problem.”
Illinois taxpayers charged $1.8M for misleading ‘fair tax’ amendment pamphlet
Illinois taxpayers charged $1.8M for misleading ‘fair tax’ amendment pamphlet
The blue pamphlets sent to Illinois voters were mandated by law, but the constitutional amendment explanation inside included misleading language in its favor.