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Illinois’ Secret Plan to Gut Your Retirement: Pensions, 401(k)s, and Social Security Now in the Crosshairs

Illinois’ Secret Plan to Gut Your Retirement: Pensions, 401(k)s, and Social Security Now in the Crosshairs

Staff Writer
Published on: 05/12/2025

Illinois lawmakers revive a plan to dismantle the flat tax, opening the door to new taxes on pensions, 401(k)s, and retirement income. Critics warn it’s a desperate cash grab targeting seniors on fixed incomes.

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