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Jacksons Plead Guilty To Tax Charges Related to Campaign Funds
One couple, two pleas. In a day that had many on the Hill glued to their seats, former U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. and his
Read MoreRetailers Opposed To Sneaker Tax
We go through shoes in my house like paper towels. My kids love the outdoors and all of three of them play sports of some
Read MoreProponents Of California Tobacco Tax Increase Concede Defeat
Light up, California! You have no worries. It turns out that, with just a few days left to count and certify ballots, proponents of Proposition
Read MoreIllinois Facing Higher Taxes
Living in the Prairie State just got a whole lot more expensive. Facing a gaping hole in the budget, Illinois lawmakers have scrambled to find
Read MoreDon't Gamble on the Budget: Just Raise Taxes Says Quinn
In one of the more bizarre statements this post-election season, Gov. Pat Quinn (D) of Illinois has advised the legislature that an alternative plan to
Read MoreTax Talk 2010: Randy Hultgren
Our next installment of Tax Talk 2010 features Randy Hultgren, the Republican candidate for Congress in the 14th Congressional District of Illinois. I emailed Mr.
Read MoreStates Find It May Not (*Gasp*) Be Necessary To Raise Taxes
With budget deadlines looming, many states felt that there were no alternatives to balancing the budget other than raising taxes or adding new ones. More
Read MoreTen States Looking To Raise Taxes: Do You Live In One?
With revenues plummeting and federal aid in short supply, many states are scrambling to fill holes in their budgets. The easiest way to do it?
Read MoreGovernor Pat Quinn Proposes More Taxes In IL: Residents Worry Air Is Next
Illinois residents have been willing to deal with some pretty steep tax increases. But Gov. Pat Quinn may have gone too far this time: Quinn
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