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Budget, Tax & Revenue Public services in Illinois, from education to public safety, are in trouble. The problem is not spending, Illinois is a low spending state ranking 42nd nationally, the trouble is the state’s revenue system was developed decades ago and cannot deal with the costs of funding public services in the 21st century. Illinois has a tax system so antiquated it does not grow with the economy and is one of the most unfair systems in the nation, placing a larger tax burden on low and middle-income residents. This means state funding for public services like education and public safety is unable to grow with inflation and is often cut from year to year.
The Center for Tax and Budget Accountability analyzes these budget, tax and revenue challenges facing Illinois to highlight fiscal policies that are both unsound and place an unfair burden on low and middle income residents. Additionally, CTBA identifies structural budget issues and possible solutions to ensure that essential state government services are adequately funded and that the state’s tax burden falls fairly upon all Illinoisans. CTBA also works with coalitions, government officials and elected representatives to promote fair fiscal policies that will benefit all residents of Illinois. Analysis & Reports BY SUBJECT
State & County Budget Analysis
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