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Wednesday, Apr 24, 2019 - Posted by Advertising Department [The following is a paid advertisement.] Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s progressive income tax plan relies on a political promise that Illinois lawmakers won’t hike taxes on the middle class – and that the rich will pay what’s “fair.” A federal investigation into property tax breaks on Pritzker’s Gold Coast mansion, uncovered by WBEZ, calls further into question why Illinoisans should trust that promise.  The governor’s unwillingness to slow Illinois’ new spending and debt, bad math from his administration, and the experience of the last state to switch to a progressive income tax dictate that Pritzker’s progressive tax constitutional amendment would be a bridge to higher taxes for the middle class. Notably, Illinois property taxes will continue to rise under his plan. Pritzker and his “fair tax” plan are already underwater in key districts held by Illinois House Democrats, according to polling conducted by Fabrizio, Lee and Associates. A criminal investigation into the governor over a tax matter is unlikely to help.
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