Tag Archives: tax

  • News beer

    Beer taxes: Why six-packs are pricier in some states

    Every state imposes a tax on beer, but the amount each state charges varies widely.

  • News downtown sidewalk

    Le Claire reacts to Iowa tax relief deal

    Tax relief is on the way to Iowa businesses and residents. That’s after lawmakers came up with a deal on…

  • News

    Some early filers still missing tax refunds

    More than three months after rushing to file their taxes early, some filers still haven’t received refunds from the IRS.

  • News Gas pumps

    Poll says Americans don’t want to pay for roads with higher gas taxes

    Two-thirds of Americans would oppose a law in their state that would increase the gas tax to help pay for road and bridge repairs, according to a new national poll.

  • News cell phone

    Illinois cell phone taxes among highest in country

    If you live in Illinois and you have a cell phone, you’re paying some of the highest taxes in the country on it.

  • Agriculture / News / Politics

    Fertilizer Plant Chooses Lee County; Some Wonder If ‘NIMBY’ Is To Blame

    After months of debating zoning issues, the biggest single capital investment in state history, plans for a massive 1.3 billion…

  • Health / News cigarette

    $1 per pack cigarette tax becomes Illinois law

    Illinois Governor Pat Quinn signed a dollar-a-pack cigarette tax increase that will go into effect for retailers June 24, 2012.