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July 11, 2017State Rundown 7/11: Some Legislatures Get Long Holiday Weekends, Others Work Overtime
Illinois and New Jersey made national news earlier this month after resolving their contentious budget stalemates. But they weren’t the only states working through (and in some cases after) the…
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June 28, 2017State Rundown 6/28: States Scramble to Finish Budgets Before July Deadlines
This week, several states attempt to wrap up their budget debates before new fiscal years (and holiday vacations) begin in July. Lawmakers reached at least short-term agreement on budgets in…
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ITEP Work in Action
January 9, 2017Voices for Illinois Children: Fair Tax Bill Introduced
Representative Lou Lang introduced a fair tax rate structure (House Bill 689), which would provide over 99% of income taxpayers with a tax cut while raising $1.9 billion to prevent…
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May 4, 2016ITEP Statement on Illinois Department of Revenue Analysis of House Bill 689
For Immediate Release: May 4, 2016 Contact: Jenice R. Robinson, 202.299.1066 X29, [email protected] Earlier today, the Illinois Department of Revenue (ILDOR) released an economic analysis of the tax changes… -
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May 7, 2015Voices for Illinois Children: Avoid Cuts, Choose Revenue
Governor Rauner has proposed to close this massive gap through damaging cuts to essential programs and services that strengthen Illinois families, children, communities, and our economy — including child care… -
ITEP Work in Action
January 21, 2015Fiscal Policy Center: Fair For Whom? IL Taxes the Lowest Earners at the Highest Rates
As part of his campaign platform and “Jobs and Growth Agenda,” Governor Rauner has identified the need to “overhaul the tax code so that it’s fair to all taxpayers.” We…
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ITEP Work in Action
July 30, 2014Voice for Illinois for Children: Congress Must Act to Stop Corporate Inversions
A number of high-profile U.S. corporations have, or are reportedly considering, corporate “inversions,” where they move their “headquarters” overseas to avoid paying U.S. corporate income taxes. Unless Congress acts, federal… -
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May 22, 2014Voices for Illinois Children: Double the EITC to Make Illinois Taxes Fairer (Among Other Great Things)
The more money you make in Illinois, the lower share of it you pay in state and local taxes. If that sounds unfair, that’s because it is. In fact, low-… -
ITEP Work in Action
April 15, 2014Voice for Illinois for Children: Improving Tax Fairness Through Income Tax Reform
When adding up the effect of all state and local taxes, Illinois asks middle- and low-income households to pay a percentage of their income that is two to three times…
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By the Numbers
| Personal Income Tax Features (2015) | |
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| Range of Tax Rates | 3.75% |
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| Personal Exemption | $2,150 |
| Dependent Exemption | $2,150 |
| Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) | 10% Refundable |
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| Corporate Income Tax Features (2015) | |
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| Range of Tax Rates | Significant exclusion for retirement income |
| Income Level at Which Top Rate Applies | N/A |
| Combined Reporting | 7.75% |
| Apportionment Factor (Payroll) | All |
| Apportionment Factor (Property) | Yes |
| Apportionment Factor (Sales) | 0% |
| Sales Tax Features (2015) | |
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| State Sales Tax Rate | 6.25% |
| Average Local Sales Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Average Combined State & Local Sales Tax Rate | 8.0% |
| State Sales Tax Treatment of Groceries | 1% |
| Local Sales Tax Treatment of Groceries | Taxed |
| Number of Services Taxed | 17 out of 168 surveyed (2007) |
| Streamlined Sales Tax Membership | No |
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| Property Tax Features (2015) | |
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| Other Tax & Revenue Features (2015) | |
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| Gasoline Tax Rate (per gallon) | $0.307 |
| Diesel Tax Rate (per gallon) | $0.445 |
| Cigarette Tax Rate (per pack) | $1.98 |
| Estate or Inheritance Tax | Yes |
| Net Lottery Sales Per Capita | $171 (2010) |
| Tax Policy Oversight | |
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| Tax Expenditure Report | Yes |
| Tax Incidence Analysis Capability | Personal income tax only |
Last updated January 13, 2015