Issue Position: Income Tax Relief

Issue Position

Illinois has one of the most regressive tax systems in the nation. This has been seen from the unfair tax increase that has been implemented on middle-class Illinois residents. In order to support middle-class tax relief, Illinois must move forward by implementing a progressive tax system that is similar to the other thirty-three states who have one. The current tax system simply takes too much and gives too little to the majority of Illinois residents. The tax plan I support would allow Illinois to lower the tax rates for many families and individuals in Illinois. A progressive tax system would allow Illinois the option of raising needed revenues without financially hindering the middle-class. I strongly believe that middle-class tax relief stimulates the economy and promotes job creation.

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