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Analysis of state tax burden rates and the change in population from 2021 to 2022, as estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau, shows that taxes and population growth are related in some states.
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50% of States Are Pushing for Reductions or Eliminating Taxes Altogetherhttps://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/tax-cuts-50-states-pushing-220453760.html
Illinois is hated by most of its residents. Only people that like it are government lackies that have destroyed the quality of life for millions of people. More and more people will leave the state each year, till the debt is just insurmountable. This will happen 100% for sure.
Then why do so many people continue to live here? Why are they voting for these same politicians? No, most people in Illinois are clearly happy with their government.
You do not know Jack Schitt.
https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/tax-friendly-state/
Americans Are Moving to the Most Tax-Friendly States in the Country
I have found that Illinois houses are cheaper than those in neighboring states. Naturally though Illinois houses are subject to the hidden future taxation ax falling upon them for the accrued liabilities. Try and explaining this is futile because Illinois homebuyers are very smart…ask them if you think they are not
Vote with your feet, your family will “Thank You”.
“On the other hand, taxes made up 14% of a typical family’s income in the 10 states with the highest tax burdens. In Illinois — the least tax-friendly state in America and 1 of 4 states to receive an F grade in this analysis — taxes make up an eye-popping 17% of household income.” 17%, and still not nearly enough to pay for everything that Illinois owes-n-promises. Fortunately, everything that all of these taxes are spent on in Illinois are in great shape. You know, schools, law enforcement, roads-n-bridges, public parks, public employee pension funds, energy infrastructure & resulting utility… Read more »