Deficit
Released September 5, 2006
An analysis of the role “intergovernmental transfers” and the “upper payment limit” play in financing Illinois’ Medicaid program. These financing mechanisms are critical to funding healthcare for poor and low-income individuals throughout the state.
Released October 10, 2006
An overview fiscal systems in general and the of the Illinois' fiscal system.
Released April 4, 2007
Answers to frequently asked questions about Illinois' fiscal system
Released July 2, 2009
This Issue Brief explains why increased revenue is needed to address Illinois' budget deficits.
Released September 30, 2010
This Issue Brief analyzes various 2010 tax proposals.
Released October 29, 2010
This Report is a thorough analysis of the Illinois’s long-term spending patterns, budget problems and tax policy.
Released February 1, 2012
Creating a graduated rate structure for the Illinois individual income tax is one long-term, structural policy change that would simultaneously stimulate job growth in the state, tax people more fairly and reduce Illinois’ General Fund deficits.This Report explains why a graduated rate structure is needed in Illinois, and how it would impact taxpayers and the state's budget.
Released May 23, 2012
Presentation on why Illinois needs tax reform, and the case for a graduated income tax.
Released November 15, 2004
CTBA's estimate of the FY2005 General Fund budget deficit.
Released February 21, 2005
This Report is CTBA's analysis of the enacted FY2005 General Fund budget.