In related news, Walmart has reported that every single HomeBrew Beer Making Kit was sold in less than 30 minutes. No less than 500 customers have requested that one of those on backorder be held for them.
Holy crap just when you thought Illinois taxes couldn't get any higher the Governors Office has proposed a higher tax on beer wine, and spirits. Jesus Christ when will politicians in this state realize you can't tax your way out of debt it just doesn't work. Fiscal reform at all levels of government is what is needed but the leading political party in Illinois just won't do it.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/new-tax-on-beer-wine-spirits-on-the-table-in-illinois/5315995/
It's more fun to pick on Illinois because Democrats but the fact is that taxes are all over the place. While conservatives like to blame Seattle for making Washington liberal, most of the rest of the state is conservative. It's just that those conservatives that are elected don't mind the high taxes either.
They get to spend it. Too.
Holy crap just when you thought Illinois taxes couldn't get any higher the Governors Office has proposed a higher tax on beer wine, and spirits. Jesus Christ when will politicians in this state realize you can't tax your way out of debt it just doesn't work. Fiscal reform at all levels of government is what is needed but the leading political party in Illinois just won't do it.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/new-tax-on-beer-wine-spirits-on-the-table-in-illinois/5315995/
I'm curious, do you live in Illinois? Wondering about your "concern" for that state's taxes.Holy crap just when you thought Illinois taxes couldn't get any higher the Governors Office has proposed a higher tax on beer wine, and spirits. Jesus Christ when will politicians in this state realize you can't tax your way out of debt it just doesn't work. Fiscal reform at all levels of government is what is needed but the leading political party in Illinois just won't do it.
https://abc7chicago.com/politics/new-tax-on-beer-wine-spirits-on-the-table-in-illinois/5315995/
Taxing weed doesn't always pan out. Here in CA the state collected about half of what they expected. Illegal weed is cheaper.Doubtful. The blue states are going to be facing some very deep financial issues. One is the benefits and pensions given to civil servants 20-30 some years ago. Thiose people are retiring or are already retired, and they are living for 25 plus years. Puts a lot of strain on the people who live in those states. I live in NJ and we are facing the same issue. Well what's the answer? You could tax people until they get tired of being taxed and leave. The other option is to make marijuana legal. But, many legislatures are set against this idea. Especially Republicans. In NJ, it's legal to distribute weed but it's tied up with so much red tape. I don't know if it will actually become law.
As an individual, if you're tired of being taxed the only option is to move. Go to greener pastures. The amount of taxes that you're spending you could put that money into investments. Invest in yourself. That's what I did. The money I made teaching overseas I invested all of it. That includes the money that I've would had paid on taxes. You figure it's 28% on your income. I paid ZERO. That 28% went straight into my investments. I know that most people aren't going to move overseas. BUt, you can move to another state that has low taxes.
You stated ONLY the TOP 10% itemize, you were proven wrong in that thread.
I guess the OP should move to a state with cheaper taxes.
He's a paid propaganda troll... Spreading lies and disinformation is his job... put the lyi sack of shit on ignore... Another mole will pop up...
Meh, taxing alcohol seems like a no brainer. Public costs associated with alcohol stack up quickly. Looks like IL isnt the highest in the country anyways.
Lol, you're going to grapple with arguing that "10% itemize" vs. "top 10% itemize"? Really? Way to move the goal posts detective dipshit. As you can clearly see above, Indus thinks that MORE than 10% itemize.
Itemization is a direct correlation of income you fool.
Doubtful. The blue states are going to be facing some very deep financial issues. One is the benefits and pensions given to civil servants 20-30 some years ago. Thiose people are retiring or are already retired, and they are living for 25 plus years. Puts a lot of strain on the people who live in those states. I live in NJ and we are facing the same issue. Well what's the answer? You could tax people until they get tired of being taxed and leave. The other option is to make marijuana legal. But, many legislatures are set against this idea. Especially Republicans. In NJ, it's legal to distribute weed but it's tied up with so much red tape. I don't know if it will actually become law.
As an individual, if you're tired of being taxed the only option is to move. Go to greener pastures. The amount of taxes that you're spending you could put that money into investments. Invest in yourself. That's what I did. The money I made teaching overseas I invested all of it. That includes the money that I've would had paid on taxes. You figure it's 28% on your income. I paid ZERO. That 28% went straight into my investments. I know that most people aren't going to move overseas. BUt, you can move to another state that has low taxes.
So while I disagree with a lot in this thread, I will say I am leaving IL and am happy about it. We had a R governor (Rauner) but he sucked, we have a ancient D speaker who owns all and runs a property tax appeal firm so he LOVES the property taxes here. The pension funding is so fucked but no one will fix it.
I like the state, I hate the way it's run and there is plenty of blame all around.
My property taxes have increased from about $4000 a year to $5400 in eight years.
Has anyone other state in the country experienced such a rise in such a short time?
What happened to the property value? Did the mill levy increase?
Good on you. I am leaving Michigan next year. The GOP has destroyed the Midwest for decades to come. When the minority party continues to usurp our democracy those with the means will move somewhere where Democracy and The Constitution are still valued and followed. These abandoned States can house all the America hating traitors and the eventual internment camps AFAIK