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

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

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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 ...

Heading into budget season, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker faces several converging challenges, including a projected deficit over ...

The "secessionist" counties in Illinois are in the southern part of the state, with many bordering Indiana. This one-third of ...

Several states don’t tax Social Security benefits, 401(k)s, IRAs, and pensions. But you may still have to pay state taxes on ...

The mayor is laying out his priorities for the year. But what's not on the list are solutions to the big fiscal cliffs for ...

you may have to file regardless of your income. If you have net earnings of at least $400 from self-employment, for example, you’re required to file taxes. If you earn at least that much ...