DeLuca Helps Local Governments Keep More of Their Earned Sales Tax

Local taxpayers will benefit from legislation introduced by state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, that allows local governments to keep more of their sales tax.

“Every dollar local governments bring in helps them provide services for their residents, including police and fire services, road cleaning, and other community necessities,” DeLuca said. “Due to the state’s poor finances, local governments may be forced to put an additional burden on area taxpayers. I am fighting to ensure that local officials can continue to help our communities without raising taxes or cutting access to vital services.”

DeLuca is leading the charge in protecting taxpayer dollars by sponsoring House Bill 4101. Currently, the state is able to collect a 2 percent fee on local governments’ sales taxes, and DeLuca’s legislation would reduce this to a 1 percent fee. He is concerned that the current 2 percent fee will force local governments to raise new revenue in other ways, putting an additional burden on hard-working families. His legislation will allow local governments to keep more of their earned sales tax, protect local officials from having to find new ways to raise revenue, and ultimately protect Illinois taxpayers.

“As a former mayor, I understand how difficult it can be for local governments to provide services without raising taxes,” DeLuca said. “No working family should be forced to carry the burden for the state’s financial mismanagement, and I will continue to be a strong voice for protecting hard-earned, taxpayer dollars.”