Illinois Taxes Goods. But What About Services?
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It may feel like there’s a tax on everything in Illinois and Chicago, but there isn’t.
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been upfront recently that there’s “no question” about it: city residents should expect to pay more in taxes, to help fill persistent budget holes. One she’s eyeing: a tax on services. Amanda Vinicky has the latest.
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Illinois Taxes Goods. But What About Services?
Clip: 7/2/2019 | 5m 44sVideo has Closed Captions
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has been upfront recently that there’s “no question” about it: city residents should expect to pay more in taxes, to help fill persistent budget holes. One she’s eyeing: a tax on services. Amanda Vinicky has the latest.
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