(The Center Square) – New research analysis has Illinois ranked eleventh nationally in federal tax burden per filer, with a 5-year average of $23,315 between fiscal years 2021 and 2025.
According to J David Tax Law’s analysis of IRS statistics, the state’s net federal burden per filer increased +64.1% over the five-year period, below the national average rise of +79.8%.
Missouri ranked 13th with an average net burden of $21,306. Indiana ranked 30th at $16,047, Kentucky 31st at $15,776, Wisconsin 32nd at $15,377, and Iowa 38th at $13,785.
Delaware had the highest federal tax burden per filer at $33,353.
ISP ENFORCEMENT DETAIL CONDUCTED IN PEORIA AREA
Illinois State Police have announced the results of a joint law enforcement detail with federal and local agencies in the Peoria area.
Officers arrested 16 people on Wednesday for alleged offenses, including probation violations, possession of a controlled substance, aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, and driving with a suspended license.
ISP said a total of 19 people were brought into compliance with the Illinois Sex Offender Registration Act or the Illinois Murderer and Violent Offenders Against Youth Act.
STATE PARK TO MARK 100 YEARS
Giant City State Park will celebrate its 100th anniversary as a state park in 2027, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to share their favorite memories of the Jackson County park for a yearlong visitor center display.
Stories and photographs will be accepted through Nov. 30. Submissions may be emailed to DNR.GiantCity100@illinois.gov or delivered in person to the park’s visitor center between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily.
