Candy crush: Illinois slaps sales tax on Snickers, but not Twix

By Travis Nix

06/25/2018

State lawmakers should reform Illinois’ overly complicated sales taxes and other anti-business taxes, which violate guiding principles of sound tax policy.

TAGS: Chicago, franchise tax, plastic bags, sales tax, soda tax, taxes

U.S. Supreme Court decision opens door for repeal of obscure Illinois tax

By Travis Nix

06/23/2018

Illinois is expected to raise an additional $200 million in sales tax revenue due to changes in the new state budget and the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in South Dakota v. Wayfair Inc. Lawmakers should offset this expansion of the sales tax by ending a $200 million harmful tax on business investment.

TAGS: franchise tax, sales tax, taxes, U.S. Supreme Court

Illinois tax code punishes entrepreneurs

By Michael Lucci

07/25/2016

Uniquely burdensome taxes and fees make Illinois unfriendly to entrepreneurs, and drive businesses and families out of state.

TAGS: death tax, estate tax, franchise tax, LLC fees

Illinois budget deal should include eliminating outdated corporate franchise tax

By Michael Lucci

05/19/2016

The franchise tax is complicated and confusing, and compliance wastes the time and economic resources of Illinois’ businesses.

TAGS: franchise tax, jobs, small business

Repealing Illinois’ economic loss leaders

By Michael Lucci

03/30/2015

State lawmakers from both parties are advancing legislation to repeal three of Illinois’ most costly and misguided policies.

TAGS: death tax, Ed Sullivan, franchise tax, LLC fees, regulations

Regulatory reform can make housing more affordable for Illinois families  

America is facing a housing affordability crisis. According to a 2022 survey, 73% of Americans said the average person could not afford a home in their area, and 69% were worried about their children and grandchildren being able to afford a home. That’s unfair. Everyone deserves a good roof over their heads. Housing affordability problems...

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