In Illinois, the poorest families pay more in taxes than the wealthiest families. Our economy is in need of recovery and your Senators and Representatives will be making difficult decisions in the days ahead... and you need to be involved!
Beginning TODAY, legislators are voting on parts of next year's budget. Call your state Senator and Representative and tell him or her to:
- increase Earned Income Tax Credit for needy families,
- reform the state tax code into a progressive model,
- and preserve existing health and human services programs for those neediest of families.
Taxes Paid (as Percentage of Income)
5% Illinois' Wealthiest Families
13% Illinois' Poorest Families
Without this tax increase, each state agency could lose 30% of its budget. The neediest members of our communities would:
- lose access to emergency food and shelter
- lose services and housing for homeless youth
- lose available affordable housing
- lose funding for mental health and addictions treatment
Illinois has one of the most unbalanced tax systems in the country, and a sizable state budget deficit. Help correct this injustice, and preserve existing health and human services programs.
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