Illinoisans needed extra time to pay all their federal, state and local taxes. As long as that took, a progressive state income tax would delay your freedom even more.
When it comes to taxes, everyone works for the government. Illinoisans worked 120 days – from Jan. 1 until April 30 – to pay the taxes they owe to federal, state and local governments.
April 28 marks Illinois’ Tax Freedom Day. This day commemorates the point in 2014 when Illinoisans have worked enough to cover the rising cost of federal, state and local government. From now through the rest of 2014, Illinoisans finally will be able to keep the money they earn. Illinois’ high-tax environment pushed the state’s Tax...
April 25 marks Illinois Tax Freedom Day. This day commemorates the point in 2013 when Illinoisans have worked enough to cover the rising cost of federal, state and local government.