Gov. Lamont wants to give a $200 tax rebate, but lawmakers from both parties want repeating tax cuts of far more than $200.

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration estimates the annual cost of the tax break will rise by hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming years.

In their zeal to use the government to protect jobs and enhance workers’ benefits, California’s unions have repeatedly ignored the law of unintended consequences. Their efforts — backed by lobbying, ...

Reaction to Gov. JB Pritzker’s combined State of the State and fiscal year 2027 budget address fell largely along partisan lines as Democrats offered muted praise while Republicans dismissed his ...

Democratic lawmakers mostly support the proposal, but have concerns about higher education funding. Republicans have concern about increases in taxes and increased spending.

This year’s address was marked by minimal discretionary growth, rising federal tensions and over twenty references to the ...

New and existing data centers could continue receiving a break on the state’s retail sales and use tax, as long as they moved away from fossil fuels and tried to reduce energy usage.

Preliminary data for the 2026 tax filing season show that refunds, on average, are higher than they were at this time last year.

Higher tax revenue paints a better picture for Illinois’ budget, but increases have been driven by strong national economy, ...

Struggling to pay your tax bill? The IRS has programs that may help, but you'll need to prove that you qualify.

In his annual State of the State address, Pritzker, a likely 2028 presidential contender, was expected to push for a ban on ...

Like the last two budgets, Pritzker is again opting for targeted tax increases that will be paid by businesses rather than consumers. His proposal does not include new taxes on millionaires and ...