A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: IDOR urges legislation to avert $129 million in potential FAA sanctions CHICAGO (Dec. 8, 2017) — The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) said today that the General Assembly must enact legislation to ensure … Continue reading
Category Archives: Sale Tax
Just talked to Fox River Grove Republican Precinct Committeeman Andrew Gasser and he told me that his hosting service has had to take his web site down because there had been 20,000 attempts to break into it. Since he is … Continue reading
Not since the 2009 Grafton Town Meeting has a tie vote been as important. Then, the question was “Should Grafton Township construct an office building on real estate purchased by the township on Haligus road in Lake in the Hills, … Continue reading
Educators know that people don’t notice sales taxes, so they convinced the Illinois General Assembly to enact legislation to allow sales taxes to be raised and designated for schools. People would be told that property taxes would be cut, but … Continue reading
In response to a Freedom of Information request, the City of Crystal Lake has revealed that Vulcan Lakes broke even in Mary and June. Revenues were $32,223, while operating expenses totaled $30,268. This does not include repayment of the money … Continue reading
Just in case you’re interested. In Chicago the media and taxpayers are interested in the Cook County sales tax hike that went into effect the same day as Crystal Lake’s. Neither anyone on Crystal Lake’s city council nor any Crystal … Continue reading
Reminded by today’s Chicago Tribune editorial page, I pass on this reminder to you. How different has been the Chicago Tribune’s reaction to Cook County Board President Todd Stroger’s sales tax increase last July 1st from that of the Northwest … Continue reading
“You’re way off,” Cat Dad said. “Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley is trying to fool you into thinking his 75% sales tax increased is smaller than it really is. “Have you heard people complaining about the RTA sales tax that … Continue reading
“You’re way off,” Cat Dad said. “Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley is trying to fool you into thinking his 75% sales tax increased is smaller than it really is. “Have you heard people complaining about the RTA sales tax that … Continue reading
Sure, Keely Cat is an experienced tax fighter. He beat the McHenry County Republican Cat Tax, didn’t he? Oh, I know you were afraid at first. But, you turned into a real helper the way you kept watch for those … Continue reading
Sure, Keely Cat is an experienced tax fighter. He beat the McHenry County Republican Cat Tax, didn’t he? Oh, I know you were afraid at first. But, you turned into a real helper the way you kept watch for those … Continue reading