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

After soaring during the pandemic recovery in 2021, the number of million-dollar earners in Illinois took a downward turn in ...

These rates apply to your taxable income. Your taxable income is your income after various deductions, credits, and exemptions have been applied. There are also various tax credits, deductions and ...

State and local governments earned more than $1.7 billion in tax revenue (excluding December sports wagering numbers) from Illinois’ 16 licensed casinos, about 8,700 video gaming terminals and 14 ...

If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund. If you choose ...

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 ...

Who should file a tax return, how to get ready for taxes, filing and payment due dates, reporting your income and claiming deductions, and how to make a payment or check the status of your refund.

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President Trump says he wants Congress to close the Department of Education. So, how much do Illinois schools rely on federal ...