Politics & Government

5 Fast Facts Every Illinoisan Should Know about State Taxes

The chartbook, "Illinois Illustrated," breaks down everything from local to corporate taxes with user-friendly visuals.

In an effort to make Illinois taxes easier to understand, the Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois, Illinois Fiscal Policy Council and Tax Foundation published “Illinois Illustrated,” a book explaining the state’s various taxes using straightforward and user-friendly charts and graphs.

From local to corporate taxes, the visual guide provides Illinoisans with a comprehensive overview of state taxes and the economy in general, sans all the confusing tax terminology.

Here are five fast facts you should know about Illinois taxes. A copy of the chartbook is embedded at the bottom of the page.

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