NTUI President Jim Tobin appeared on WTTW-TV’s “Chicago Tonight” on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 to talk about state budget issues.
CHICAGO-The proposed state income tax hike contained in HB750, currently in its second reading on the Illinois House floor, would be used mainly to fund lavish retirement pensions and benefits of public school teachers, administrators, and other public employees, charged the president of Illinois’ largest taxpayer organization. Read more →
CHICAGO-Governor Rod Blagojevich’s proposed new tax on gross receipts is floating on a raft of deceptions, half-truths and hidden future tax increases, charged Jim Tobin, president National Taxpayers United of Illinois (NTUI), Illinois’ largest taxpayer organization. “This proposed new tax will make Illinois uncompetitive with other states, drive many businesses bankrupt, and result in higher costs for Illinois consumers,” said Tobin. “But that’s just the beginning. Illinois corporations will be socked with higher taxes in the future, and that’s not being told to taxpayers or the media.” Read more →
