Exemptions and deductions give low-income Illinoisans less than half tax rate of ‘rich’ – Illinois Policy

Illinoisans with net incomes over $100,000 are 15% of the taxpayers. They earn 54% of the state’s income but pay 62% of the state’s income taxes. Those earning less than $25,000 are 46% of the taxpayers. They earn 14% of the state’s income and pay 6% of the income taxes.

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