Dozens of states have a general sales tax. In Illinois, the tax covers consumer goods, but not services. That's a mistake, ...

You're not entirely out of luck if you don't live in one of the 13 states where retirement income isn't taxed. At least some retirement income is exempt from income taxes in many other states. For ...

Multiple counties want to leave, and Indiana says come on over.

The state began accepting tax returns Jan. 27, and eligible taxpayers can use a free direct file program this year, the Illinois Department of Revenue reported in a Jan. 15 press release. To be ...

A new study reveals that a low-income person’s ability to move up in society is worse in Illinois than in any other ...

With two of the state’s three major revenue sources limping along, Illinois is finding itself on a financial precipice as it faces the new budget year beginning July 1.

The Naperville District 203 School Board this week named Jay Wachtel as the new principal of Naperville North High School, effective immediately. Wachtel has been serving this school year as ...

Local income taxes can be an important progressive revenue raiser, as they ask more of higher-income households and are ...

Eligible Illinois Taxpayers Can Use IRS’ Direct File Program this Year The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced it will begin accepting and processing 2024 tax returns today, Monday, ...

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Thousands of Illinois residents who are eligible for tax credits didn’t claim them last year, resulting in $4 million in unclaimed credits. Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue said ...

United Way of the Great River Region will begin its 11th year offering the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) as a service to the Tri-State community. United Way of ...