Grocery Tax

Governor Pritzker has just signed a significant piece of legislation that will reshape the state's tax landscape. So, what’s changing? First off, Illinois is repealing the 1% grocery sales tax. That’s right—no more extra tax on your grocery bills. However, this shift comes with a new twist: the responsibility for assessing this tax is now being handed over to local municipal boards. But that’s not all! The new law also introduces a range of new taxes. You could see an additional 1% sales tax on all tangible personal property, a new 9-1-1 cell phone surcharge in Chicago, a 1.25% sales tax dedicated to the Regional Transportation Authority, and a 3% hotel tax in Springfield. Stay tuned as we break down what these changes mean for you, how they might affect your budget, and what this means for local communities

Do you believe it is a good idea to give city councils the authority to impose a 1% grocery tax without voter approval?