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Bill introduced to again try for progressive income tax in Illinois
The Illinois Constitution currently requires income taxes to be imposed at a single, flat rate. A new bill filed in the ...
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Illinois lawmakers renew push to provide more tax credits for low-income housing development
Lawmakers are reviving an effort that’s been tried several times before. It has the bipartisan support of state Reps. Sharon ...
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New bill calls for Illinois to consider ditching property taxes entirely
The 2024 law is similar to a law Pritzker signed in 2019 creating a property tax relief task force. The report that resulted ...
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Illinois taxpayers may be eligible for new and existing tax credits
As tax season approaches, Illinois residents are encouraged to explore potential tax credits that could reduce their tax ...
41 states that don't tax Social Security benefits
If you're currently receiving or soon will be receiving Social Security retirement benefits, here's what to know about which states may tax you.
Illinois should tax consumer services to fix its fiscal problems
Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...
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Wintrust Business Minute: Bill proposed to eliminate Illinois property tax
Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. A bill’s been proposed in Springfield that ...
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Where's my refund? How to check the status of your IRS, Illinois tax return
(NBC CHICAOG) -- Already filed your tax return? You might be wondering where your refund is. According to the Internal Revenue Service, some 140 million people are expected to file their returns ...