Budget + Tax

50 Illinois leaders unite in opposition to progressive income tax

Civic leaders across the state have signed onto an open letter declaring their opposition to a progressive income tax, as momentum continues to build against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s signature proposal.

By Vincent Caruso

House committee passes bill that would make Illinois gas tax burden highest in the nation

The Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee approved a bill that would more than double the state gas tax. Illinois may soon have the nation’s highest gas tax burden.

By Vincent Caruso

Carroll stands up for Illinois taxpayers, opposes progressive income tax hike

Lawmakers should follow state Rep. Jonathan Carroll’s example by demonstrating the political courage to reject a proposed $3.4 billion tax hike.

By Vincent Caruso

Yingling stands with Illinois taxpayers against progressive income tax hike

State lawmakers should follow state Rep. Sam Yingling’s example, and muster the courage to reject the $3.4 billion tax hike proposal.

By Vincent Caruso

Illinois House amendment would require supermajority to hike taxes

Illinoisans are among the nation’s most heavily taxed residents. A proposed Illinois constitutional amendment would make it harder for lawmakers to add to that burden.

By Vincent Caruso

Illinois House passes bill requiring comptroller to post all state expenditures online

The Open Illinois Checkbook Act would shed light on Illinois state finances. It is now en route to the Illinois Senate.

By Vincent Caruso

Lake County residents pay some of the highest property taxes in the nation

As property tax bills hit Lake County mailboxes, residents get a stark reminder that Illinois needs pension reform, not higher taxes.

‘Fair tax’ backer spreading falsehoods, misinformation

Lawmakers using the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability to convince constituents how great a progressive tax could be for Illinois are doing a disservice. Here are the straight tax facts.

By Bryce Hill

Forget doubling gas taxes, Illinois lawmakers want to rev it even higher

Two new proposals in the Illinois General Assembly would give state drivers the highest gas tax burden in the nation.

By Vincent Caruso

Scott Reboletti

“I wish I could afford to pull all the toilets out of my house so I could afford the property taxes. “In January, we listed our house at $31,000 less than we paid for in 2006. Right now it’s listed at $55,000 less than we paid for it. [In Arizona] we’ll be saving on the...

Illinois Senate Democrats pass progressive income tax plan, pretend property tax freeze

The Senate’s progressive tax proposal already differs from Pritzker’s original plan while adding a property tax freeze full of loopholes.

By Bryce Hill

DuPage County residents pay some of the nation’s highest property tax rates

As property tax bills hit DuPage County mailboxes, residents are reminded that Illinois needs pension reform, not higher taxes.

Eventbrite begins collecting 9% amusement tax on Chicago ticket sales

Eventbrite will comply with the expanded Chicago amusement tax, and begin collecting and remitting the 9% citywide tax May 2.

Springfield area residents pay some of the nation’s highest property tax rates

A progressive tax won’t stop constant property tax hikes. Pension reform will.