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Pushback on a 10.25 percent sales tax

May 08, 2009

Cook County, Illinois the highest current sales tax in the U.S., at 10.25%. Hey, that kind of politician doesn't come cheap. But there's a limit to the abuse even Chicago voters will take, and this appears to have crossed the line.

Now the county board has voted to roll the tax back to 9.25%. The board President is threatening a veto, but with Mayor Dickie Daley now backing the repeal, he appears to be wavering.

If even Cook County voters gag on a 10.25% sales tax, why does anybody think the 30% "Fair Tax" -- which would be imposed in addition to state and local sales taxes -- is a good idea?

Tags: Fair Tax.Tax Policy Blog.