Policy experts make case for expanding Illinois’ sales tax
Elaine Gaberik and Ralph Martire with the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability co-wrote the report: "Modernizing Illinois' Sales Tax: A Pathway for a Sustainable Future." Courtesy of Center for Tax and Budget Accountability
A new report from a coalition of policy and civic organizations recommends expanding Illinois' sales tax to include consumer services, something that the report's authors say could generate around $2 billion in new revenue annually for the state. Two of the authors discuss their reasoning behind these recommendations.
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Elaine Gaberik
Research associate, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability
Ralph Martire
Executive director, Center for Tax and Budget Accountability