Illinois sales taxes on holiday purchases rank No. 8 in the U.S., but Chicago charges shoppers as much as 10.25% with plans ...

A federal judge ruled Cook County is illegally settling minor property tax debts by seizing the full value of properties.

People who shop in Glencoe and Winnetka will pay new local taxes next year as both communities move to diversify their revenue sources. The village boards in both communities recently approved a ...

Could half of the people who qualify for Trump Accounts lose out? What parents need to do to make sure they're on track to ...

Last week, homeowners scored a win when a federal court ruled that the way Cook County collects on property tax debt is unconstitutional.

Public transit in the Chicago metropolitan area will get a $1.5 billion infusion to save it from financial disaster under a ...

The Peoria City Council approved a 0.25% increase on a sales tax at the Westlake Shopping Center in order to attract businesses to the city, despite opposition from one council members.

Reporter Camryn Cutinello notes that the boost arrived even as November sales tax collections slipped, a wrinkle that keeps the picture from looking like a straightforward success story. Budget ...

Many people will be shocked when they discover the intricate rules — and lack of supporting paperwork — when filing 2025 ...

Officials in Marion say the massive redevelopment is on track, but one of the three main developers has already dropped out, ...

Learn how to resolve IRS tax liens, avoid asset seizure, and understand your options—payment plans, negotiation, and more—for tax debt relief.

The governor says Texas can kill school taxes for homeowners without raising sales tax rates. Here’s why that’s a problem. | ...