Chicago has 2nd-highest commercial property taxes in U.S. – Illinois Policy

Commercial property taxes aren’t the only high taxes in Chicago. Chicago’s 911 surcharge, wireless taxes, amusement tax, soft drink tax, bottled water tax, cigarette tax, parking tax, ridesharing and homesharing fees were among the highest among other large U.S. cities as recently as 2018. Data shows an income of $100,000 - the level Johnson allies have suggested should be subjected to a new city income tax - results in actual take-home pay of just $59,505 in the Windy City.