I support Illinois House Bill 4111, a measure that makes qualified senior citizens in the state exempt from being taxed on bare household health necessities. Among the items eligible for the tax exemption are fresh groceries, medicine, medical devices and items used for wellness in diabetic patients.
Why is this important?
The State of Illinois recently ranked in the top 10 states with the highest tax burden in the country. People living on fixed incomes are trapped between a rock and a hard place. This exemption from certain sales taxes for qualified senior citizens will provide real relief for the men and women who have worked hard and paved the way for future generations in Illinois.
