Progressive income tax study guide
Progressive income tax study guide
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls it the “fair tax.” Opponents say it’s a “blank check” for irresponsible spending. Here’s what you need to know.
What Illinoisans need to know about the progressive income tax
What Illinoisans need to know about the progressive income tax
Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls his $3.7 billion income tax hike a “fair tax.” But opponents have criticized the constitutional amendment as a blank check for House Speaker Mike Madigan and other state lawmakers, courtesy of Illinois taxpayers.
Madigan’s fiscal legacy: How the longest-serving state House speaker built Illinois’ mountain of debt
Madigan’s fiscal legacy: How the longest-serving state House speaker built Illinois’ mountain of debt
Decades of institutionalized financial mismanagement left Illinois with the nation’s worst fiscal health. Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has been at the center of nearly every bad decision along the way.
Why Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ fails 3 of 4 basic tests
Why Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’ fails 3 of 4 basic tests
The progressive tax’s structure fails to account for inflation and includes a marriage penalty for 4 million Illinoisans. It is designed to creep farther into taxpayers’ wallets.
Pritzker hands federal relief to 2,600 small businesses while pushing for tax increase on 100,000
Pritzker hands federal relief to 2,600 small businesses while pushing for tax increase on 100,000
Despite the hardships small businesses face from COVID-19 restrictions, Pritzker continues to push for a tax increase on them.
Black business leader speaks out about ‘fair tax’ harms, gets axed from Pritzker event
Black business leader speaks out about ‘fair tax’ harms, gets axed from Pritzker event
Pritzker’s progressive income tax amendment would hurt small, minority-owned businesses the most.
Illinois drivers surrounded by states with lower gas tax rates
Illinois drivers surrounded by states with lower gas tax rates
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
Indiana drops corporate tax rate as Illinois considers increasing it
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.
Laura Valdez
Laura Valdez
"With the high overall cost of living, I have a lot more going out than coming in. This is why I must keep working at age 68."
Retiree tax, double tax, city tax all likely with Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
Retiree tax, double tax, city tax all likely with Pritzker’s ‘fair tax’
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.
Joanne Rusch
Joanne Rusch
“At first glance, [a progressive income tax] seems like maybe it wouldn’t be bad, until you read more. Every state that is adopting this kind of structure is taxing retirement income. That’s a killer for me."
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ would allow for double, triple taxation on same $1 earned
Pritzker ‘fair tax’ would allow for double, triple taxation on same $1 earned
The progressive tax amendment on the ballot Nov. 3 removes the constitutional prohibition on multiple taxation, in addition to removing the flat tax protection.
Pritzker spends $56.5M to push tax that would hit 100,000 small businesses
Pritzker spends $56.5M to push tax that would hit 100,000 small businesses
Pritzker has been pushing hard for a progressive income tax amendment as a way to generate $3.7 billion for state spending.
Pritzker signs tax law deeming some of Chicago’s most valuable property ‘blighted’
Pritzker signs tax law deeming some of Chicago’s most valuable property ‘blighted’
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.