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The tax is applied to wages, salaries, and other compensation within certain thresholds, which are adjusted balance sheet periodically. The distinct components of FICA, namely Social Security and Medicare, each have specific rates and caps that determine the amount of tax levied. As such, FICA repre...Read More

Income tax deductions are expenses that can be deducted from your gross pre-tax income. Using deductions is an excellent way to reduce your Illinois income tax and maximize your refund, so be sure to research deductions that you mey be able to claim on your Federal and Illinois tax returns. For deta...Read More

The Schedule WC-I, Withholding Income Tax Credits Information, provides detailed information about the withholding income tax credits, how to calculate them and where to report them. Sales tax is a mandatory charge that applies to the sale of certain goods and services. In Illinois, sales tax r...Read More

Illinois does not have an inheritance tax that heirs must pay. The state does have an estate tax on estates valued at $4 million and over, and this is paid by the estate. Illinois’ maximum marginal income tax rate is the 1st highest in the United States, ranking directly below Illinois’ ...Read More

This tool is freely available and is designed to help you accurately estimate your 2025 tax return. The 2025 tax rates and thresholds for both the Illinois State Tax Tables and Federal Tax Tables are comprehensively integrated into the Illinois Tax Calculator for 2025. This tool is freely available ...Read More

Qualifying deductions might include an itemized deduction, the Illinois standard deduction, exemptions for dependants, business expenses, etc. The difference between the exemption allowance and the standard deduction is that you can still take it even if you have other subtractions from your income ...Read More

Illinois uses a flat tax system for income, meaning all taxpayers are taxed at the same 4.95% rate, regardless of income level. Once you’ve filed your tax return, all you have to do is wait for your refund to arrive. If you want to check the status of your Illinois tax refund, you can visit th...Read More

Illinois provides a standard Personal Exemption tax deduction of $ 2,625.00 in 2025 per qualifying filer and qualifying dependent(s), this is used to reduce the amount of income that is subject to tax in 2025. The 2024 tax rates and thresholds il income tax brackets for both the Illinois State Tax T...Read More