Download This PaperTools to Address Illinois Revenue: Increasing Sin Taxes
5 Pages Posted: 8 Aug 2015
Date Written: June 23, 2014
Abstract
In this report, I estimate the revenue that could be generated by increasing Illinois sin taxes on cigarettes, alcohol, and gambling. I discuss the efficiency and distributional effects of those taxes, as well as potential savings from a reduction in cigarette and alcohol consumption.
Keywords: Illinois, sin taxes, cigarettes, alcohol, gambling
JEL Classification: H71, H21, H23
Suggested Citation: Suggested Citation
Reif, Julian, Tools to Address Illinois Revenue: Increasing Sin Taxes (June 23, 2014). State Tax Notes, Vol. 23, 2014, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2640690
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