Progressive income tax
Governor J.B. Pritzker proposes replacing Illinois' flat-rate income tax with one that taxes higher earners more. Thirty four other states use a progressive tax, but for Illinois to join them, voters would have to approve an amendment to the state constitution at the next general election.
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Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Illinois landed a balanced budget this year. But hold the phone. There’s more to it.
Illinois landed a balanced budget this year. But hold the phone. There’s more to it.
Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Progressive or punishing? Is Illinois’ proposed progressive tax as fair as other states?
Progressive or punishing? Is Illinois’ proposed progressive tax as fair as other states?
Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Putting a progressive income tax in perspective: The devil's in the details
Putting a progressive income tax in perspective: The devil's in the details
Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
How Illinois' income tax stacks up nationally for earners making $100K
How Illinois' income tax stacks up nationally for earners making $100K
Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Dark money group launches new TV ad attacking Pritzker’s tax plan
Dark money group launches new TV ad attacking Pritzker’s tax plan
Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Analysis: Nearly $4 million has been spent on progressive tax ads. Here's how the money's shaping the debate.
Analysis: Nearly $4 million has been spent on progressive tax ads. Here's how the money's shaping the debate.
Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
Progressive income tax plan clears first hurdle
Progressive income tax plan clears first hurdle
Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
State Income Tax Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate Committee
State Income Tax Constitutional Amendment Passes Senate Committee
Report from the Center for Illinois Politics
How Illinois' power brokers barred a progessive tax in 1970
How Illinois' power brokers barred a progessive tax in 1970
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