Illinois families and businesses already pay some of the highest taxes in the country, but rather than getting serious about state spending, Democrats in Springfield continue looking for new places to find more money.
I’m calling for the repeal of five new taxes and fees approved as part of the Fiscal Year 2027 revenue package. The measures target digital assets, targeted digital advertising, exchange wagers and fantasy sports.
Some of these new taxes are already tied up in court. Lawsuits have been filed challenging both the Digital Asset Tax and the Targeted Advertising Services Tax, alleging violations of federal law and constitutional protections.
In fact, questions surrounding the targeted advertising tax existed before it was even enacted. When Democrats passed the FY27 budget, they did not count on collecting revenue from the tax during the fiscal year because a legal challenge was already expected.
Taxpayers should not be stuck footing the bill to defend questionable new taxes that never should have been passed in the first place. Instead of constantly searching for another source of revenue, Springfield needs to take a serious look at its spending and start respecting the people who are paying the bills.
