66% Tax Increase Faced by Illinois Families
66% Tax Increase Faced by Illinois Families
The projections for a 66 increase to the income tax a hike from 3 to 5 percent with the standard $2,000 per person deduction.
Chicago Pays $681K in Wages to Corruption Convicts
Chicago Pays $681K in Wages to Corruption Convicts
The City of Chicago kept 17 employees on the payroll after their convictions in public corruption cases, at a cost of $681,195 to the taxpayers.
UPDATE: Illinois Income Tax Hike News
UPDATE: Illinois Income Tax Hike News
The latest developments from Springfield on the income tax hike proposal.
Snow Squad Gives Chicago an A
Snow Squad Gives Chicago an A
The Institute's Snow Squad gives the city of Chicago an A on main roads and an F on its response to side roads during today's winter storm.
See What They’re Saying: January 2011 Tax Hike
See What They’re Saying: January 2011 Tax Hike
See where the Institute has been featured in the news regarding the proposed income tax hike.
Cigarette Tax: Bad For Business, Bad For You
Cigarette Tax: Bad For Business, Bad For You
Springfield businessmen say the proposed $1-per-pack tax increase on cigarettes constitutes an unfair tax on the poor.
Impact of a 75% Hike: Diminishing Discretionary Income
Impact of a 75% Hike: Diminishing Discretionary Income
$500. $720. $1,000. These may seem like small sums compared to your total salary, but the amount a Quinn/Cullerton/Madigan tax hike will carve into your discretionary income is painfully revealing.
IHS Global Insight Study: Economic Costs of Disruption from a Snowstorm
IHS Global Insight Study: Economic Costs of Disruption from a Snowstorm
Interesting study performed by the American Highway Users Alliance and IHS Global Insight estimating the economic impact of snowstorms.
12 Reasons to Oppose the Quinn/Madigan/Cullerton 75 Percent Tax Hike Package
12 Reasons to Oppose the Quinn/Madigan/Cullerton 75 Percent Tax Hike Package
A vote for the tax hike is a vote for hastening Illinoiss economic decline.
December Unemployment Report Shows Little Improvement
December Unemployment Report Shows Little Improvement
The Labor Department report indicated the U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs in December. The Report also indicated the national unemployment rate dropped slightly. Although this sounds positive, there are a few things one must keep in mind.
Will You Veto Anything Over 1%
Will You Veto Anything Over 1%
During the campaign Governor Quinn suggested that he would veto tax hike over 1%, now what?
Amazon Tax Passes: Shows What Will Happen If Income Hike Does Too
Amazon Tax Passes: Shows What Will Happen If Income Hike Does Too
One of the 50 Best Small and Medium Workplaces is already looking to relocate.
New Year: New Faces at Illinois Policy Institute
New Year: New Faces at Illinois Policy Institute
The Board of Directors of Illinois Policy Institute has elected three new board members and named Andy McKenna Chairman of the Board.
75% TAX HIKE
75% TAX HIKE
Reports indicate Democratic leaders have agreed on a plan to hike the state income tax by a whopping 75 percent. Or maybe even 83 percent.