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.
Taxes Â» Income Taxes Â» State Taxes Â». The Indiana state tax rate is currently 3.3% of a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. However, the income tax rate may be more than 6% in some counties. 91 out of 92 counties levy their own taxes, which range from 0.1% to 3.13%, in addition to the 3.3% state rate.