Say No to Higher Taxes on Illinois Families
Before the spring session ended, Democrat lawmakers in Springfield floated several new taxes that would hit Illinois families where it hurts most — right at home.
They pushed for a $1.50 delivery tax on nearly every package dropped at your door — from diapers and groceries to pizza after a long day. They also floated a new service tax on everyday needs like haircuts, home repairs, and childcare. And they even proposed a so-called “mom & pop tax” on digital ads that would hit small businesses trying to compete and survive online.
We were able to stop these tax hikes — for now. But we’ll need to stay vigilant, because they’re likely to return.
Why? Because instead of making responsible choices to rein in spending, Governor Pritzker and his allies in the majority continue to grow government at an unsustainable pace. In just six years, state spending has grown by nearly 40 percent — or $15 billion — and now they are looking to Illinois families to help cover the cost.
These proposed taxes won’t fix local roads or improve schools. They won’t strengthen our communities. They are about filling budget gaps and bailing out Chicago’s struggling transit system — the result of years of misplaced priorities.
Let’s be clear about what these taxes would mean:
This is not how we build a stronger Illinois. These ideas place even more strain on working families, seniors living on fixed incomes, and small business owners who are already doing their best to make ends meet.
Our focus should be on supporting the families and small businesses that keep our communities strong — not finding new ways to tax them.
Join us in saying NO: