Tackling the Tiffs Over TIF Districts Tax increment financing is an economic development tool that has become increasingly complicated—and controversial.

How Remote Work Complicates Taxes Employees and employers alike must reckon with the tax implications of remote work policies.

CPAs and Litigation: How to Respond to Subpoenas CPAs face the unique challenge of balancing their legal and ethical obligations to both their clients and the public when becoming involved in litigation.

Decoding Decoupling: The Facts Behind Pritzker’s Proposal Gov. J.B. Pritzker is seeking to decouple Illinois’ income tax code from two CARES Act provisions. Here’s a look at the history of decoupling, the complications it creates, and my argument against the proposal.

How Tax Reductions Pass the Buck Tax reductions may seem like a good way to help deserving people, but the system is designed to simply shift the burden to the next taxpayer’s shoulders.

Graduating to a Graduated Tax Rate Illinois’ voters face a historic decision in a ballot measure amending the state Constitution to introduce a graduated income tax rate.

The Dark Side of Illinois Property Tax Law The Illinois property tax system often has the unintended consequence of creating cities and neighborhoods that suffer from endemic poverty.

Responding to Illinois' Double-Headed Crisis As the state’s health crisis stabilizes, its economic crisis is only beginning.

Understanding Your Influence on Illinois Tax Law For CPAs wanting to provide input into Illinois tax rules, start by understanding how they are adopted.