Taxes

The type of candy you choose for trick-or-treaters may cost you more than others.

I had completely forgotten about this, but starting in July everyone that shops in Illinois will get reminded of the tax relief that we've been enjoying for the past year when it comes to gas and groceries because it's about to end.

There's a reason why so many cross the bridge into Missouri to fill up their gas tanks. That's why it's not exactly news that Illinois has high gas taxes, but a new ranking shows just how high they are compared to the rest of America.

The proposed legislation would offer a $700 tax credit for each child under the age of 17.

Some of Illinois' tax rates are nearly the worst in the United States. Here's which are costing residents the most money.

If qualified, you will soon receive your Illinois Income and Property Rebate checks. Here's how you can check the status of your rebate.

If you want to say that driving is expensive, you generally don't have to back up that statement with more than a nod toward the skyrocketing gas prices we've been dealing with for nearly a year (with no end in sight).

Three Senators have proposed a new Family Security Act 2.0 that includes a new child tax credit of up to $4,200 for qualified families.

If you believe that the phrase "every little bit helps", then you can rejoice that there will be a bit of a relief from grocery and gas taxes in Illinois beginning Friday, July 1.

Last week, I'm sure that I brightened your day considerably by pointing out that Illinois residents are lucky enough to be paying the 2nd highest property taxes in the entire country (right behind New Jersey).