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Righter: Budget lives within its means, includes no tax increase

Thursday, May 31 by Jc Tinsley

State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) issued the following statement after the Senate passed a state budget May 30. Righter voted in favor of the budget bills.“When we began this year’s budget negotiations, my Republican colleagues and I made it clear to the Democratic majority... Read More.

Shimkus: Why I’m celebrating this Tax Day

Tuesday, April 17 by Jc Tinsley

President Reagan famously quipped that Republicans act like every day is the Fourth of July, and Democrats act like every day is Tax Day. Well this Tax Day every American — Republican, Democrat, or otherwise — has reason to celebrate. After more than 30 years,... Read More.

Righter: Capping state spending, enacting real reforms can fuel the economy, avoid future tax increases

Wednesday, April 4 by Jc Tinsley

Legislation that would put a cap on state spending while also linking the growth of state spending to the growth in the state’s economy is being pushed by State Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon).Righter is co-sponsoring SJRCA 21 to ensure state spending can only... Read More.

What tax reform means for Illinois

Thursday, March 8 by Jc Tinsley

VIEW ONLINE | Small business owners passing out bonuses.Parents saving for their kids’ education.Relief for families struggling to get by.These are just a handful of the stories shared by members of the Illinois delegation on the House floor. With the Tax... Read More.

Illinois voters unhappy with state’s direction; barely influenced by tax cuts: Simon Poll

Wednesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Illinois voters are not very sanguine about the overall direction of the state and nation, but they are much happier about the direction of their own town or city. Voters are also not impressed with the recent federal tax cuts and do not plan... Read More.

Governor urges pension reform, $1 billion tax cut

Thursday, February 15 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today urged the Illinois General Assembly to make comprehensive pension reforms and use the savings to give the people of Illinois a nearly $1 billion tax break. The prompt came during the governor’s annual budget address to legislators where he laid... Read More.

Doing Your Taxes? 1099-G tax forms for individuals who received UI benefits

Wednesday, January 31 by Jc Tinsley

If you collected unemployment insurance last year, you will need the 1099-G tax form from IDES to complete your tax returns, both federal and state.The 1099-G tax form is available here: https://www.ides.illinois.gov/Pages/1099G%20form.aspxIf you did not register for the email notification,... Read More.

Reis Voices Strong Opposition to Per Mile Tax Hike Plans

Thursday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) says he is stridently opposed to the concept of taxing Illinois drivers on a per-mile basis. The idea first surfaced last year when Chicago Democrat and State Senate President John Cullerton floated a plan that would whack drivers... Read More.

2018 Illinois Tax Filing Season Begins Monday, January 29rd

Tuesday, January 23 by Jc Tinsley

The Illinois Department of Revenue (“IDOR”) will begin accepting 2017 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 29th, the same date that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) begins accepting federal individual income tax returns. IDOR is reminding taxpayers that filing tax returns electronically... Read More.

State lawmakers prohibited from representing clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

Monday, January 22 by Jc Tinsley

Gov. Bruce Rauner today issued an executive order declaring it impermissible for state legislators to represent clients before the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board, which hears appeals of assessment decisions made in the state’s 102 counties.Calling the practice a “clear conflict of interest that... Read More.