Income Tax

The Case for Fundamental Tax Reform in Illinois: Why We Need a Graduated State Income Tax

Release: May 23, 2012

Presentation on why Illinois needs tax reform, and the case for a graduated income tax.

State Budget, Taxes, Deficit, Graduated Income Tax, Illinois Economy, Tax Expenditures, State Pensions, General Fund, Medicaid

Facing Reality: Illinois Must Raise Revenue to Balance Its Budget

Release: July 2, 2009

This Issue Brief explains why increased revenue is needed to address Illinois' budget deficits.

FY2009, FY2010, General Fund, State Revenue, Taxes, Deficit, Short Term Borrowing

Revenue Options for Illinois

Release: July 16, 2007

An overview and charts of the potential revenue options for Illinois, and what that revenue could be used for.

Taxes, State Revenue, State Spending, FY2006, Personal Income Tax

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