Tax and Budget

An Update: An Analysis of the Tax Exemptions Granted to Cook County Non-Profit Hospitals and the Charity Care Provided in Return

Release: April 10, 2009

An update to CTBA's 2006 study comparing the value of the tax breaks received by Cook County non-profit hospitals to the charity care they provide in return.

Charity Care, Property Tax, Non-Profit Hospitals, Tax Expenditure, Cook County, Chicago, State Budget

Money Matters

Release: August 19, 2008

This Report explains Illinois' basic school funding formula, and the consequences that formula has had for school districts across the state in areas of significant concern, including student achievement and teacher quality.

State Spending, Inequality, Property Tax, K-12 Education

Issue Brief: Illinois Property Taxes

Release: November 29, 2007

This Issue Brief provides an overview of who pays property taxes in Illinois, the steps in the property tax cycle, and what property tax revenue is used for.

Property Tax, Cook County, K-12 Education

HB/SB 750: Education and Fiscal Responsibility Act

Release: April 26, 2007

Fact Sheets on HB/SB 750 of the 95th General Assembly.

95th General Assembly, Property Tax, Sales Tax, K-12 Education, Family Tax Credit, Cost of Doing Business

Illinois Fiscal System: Frequently Asked Questions

Release: April 4, 2007

Answers to frequently asked questions about Illinois' fiscal system

Illinois Economy, State Budget, Deficit, Income Tax, Sales Tax, General Fund, Property Tax

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