Citizen's Guide to the Illinois State Tax System:
What Every Concerned Illinoisan Should Know

The Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has produced a report that thoroughly examines the Illinois tax system. The report takes a hard look at the good and bad aspects of each of the state's major taxes, evaluates the impact of tax changes established in recent years, and provides a variety of options for tax reform.

To accompany Balancing Act: Choices for Illinois Tax Reform, we have produced this guide for citizens who are not as familiar with the complexities of tax policy. It is intended to help Illinoisans better understand their tax system. Several terms are highlighted and are explained in more detail in the glossary.