Illinois lawmakers make many promises about tax increases. Then they break those promises.

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.

Despite the hardships small businesses face from COVID-19 restrictions, Pritzker continues to push for a tax increase on them.

Pritzker’s progressive income tax amendment would hurt small, minority-owned businesses the most.

Illinois could be the next state to tax retirement income if voters approve the progressive income tax in November.