Article I of the United States Constitution created and empowered our legislative branch of government. The United States Congress leads the legislative branch. Congress includes both the House of Representatives and the Senate. Generally speaking, Congress makes our laws.
Illinois income tax is levied at a flat 3% rate regardless of income level. A deduction of $2,000 is allowed for each exemption claimed on your federal return. You can also receive an additional $1,000 exemption if you or your spouse is 65 or older, legally blind, or both.
The median tax rate is $1.53 per pack. (NPMs). The highest combined state-local tax rate is $6.16 in Chicago, IL, with New York City second at $5.85 per pack. Other high state-local rates include Evanston, IL at $5.48 and Juneau, AK at $5.00 per pack.