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Governor Rod Blagojevich has proposed implementing the largest state tax increase this decade…nearly three times greater than any other state in the country.
Listed below are a number of useful resources that leave no doubt that the Governor's plan is ill-advised and will deal a crippling blow to Illinois manufacturers.
The IMA in Action
- The IMA in conjunction with the Illinois Jobs Coalition recently surveyed Illinois voters on how they felt the Blagojevich Tax Plan would affect their lives. Read the poll results here.
- The IMA acted quickly to let its opposition known to the public. Read our press release HERE.
- Media outlets from all across Illinois sought out the IMA as a source of comment. As the debate begins, CLICK to read what the IMA has had to say.
See and Listen to IMA in Action
- The IMA, in conjunction with the Illinois Jobs Coalition, has produced a
number of radio and television ads in opposition to the GRT. Click here to
listen and view our messages.
What others are saying
- Read about how a Gross Receipts Tax harms businesses in this CONCISE STUDY from the highly respected Tax Foundation. The study was released in January.
- Most recently, the Tax Foundation issued a press release saying the Blagojevich Tax Plan is the largest state tax hike since the dawn of the new century. Read it HERE.
IMA Member Tool Kit
- Need some 'Fast Facts' to help discuss why a gross receipts tax would be crippling for Illinois businesses? CLICK HERE for a one-page summary that you can use to contact your state legislator.
- You can calculate how a gross receipts tax will impact your company. CLICK HERE to use our GRT Worksheet.
- Click HERE and read the complete draft copy of the proposed Gross Receipts Tax language.
- The IMA's president and CEO, Greg Baise has a video message for
you. Click HERE to view it.
Join the Fight
- The IMA is formulating an Action Plan to combat more than a million dollars ad campaign by the Governor's supporters. Join the IMA today in fighting back. Click HERE to learn how you can help.
- The IMA's president and CEO, Greg Baise is asking for your help in the fight against the proposed Gross Receipts Tax. Click HERE to view it.
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