Online sales tax change could bring Illinois millions
Illinois stands to gain about 82 million from online purchases with households paying 130 million under a proposed federal bill. Current voluntary collection on income tax returns underestimates revenue. in 2011 taxpayers paid 12.1 million though the system. Illinois officials urge swift federal action to clarify Illinois customers owe Illinois sales taxes.
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Senate Tax Bill Seeks Online Sales Parity Across States
The Senate advances legislation to let states require online and catalog sellers to collect sales tax where the shopper lives. Supporters say current rules favor online giants. opponents warn added burden on small retailers. Exemption thresholds target firms under certain sales or staff counts. eBay opposes broad coverage and seeks higher small-business thresholds.
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Lottery results and jackpots for multiple states
Illinois Pick Three midday six seven three and evening two three one. Pick Four midday one two zero three and evening nine one zero seven. Lucky Day Lotto six twelve sixteen thirty four thirty nine. Lotto four seven twenty eight twenty nine thirty seven forty four seven. Lotto jackpot two point four five million. Mega Millions jackpot one hundred thirty nine million. Kentucky Pick Three midday five eight four. Pick Four midday three seven nine. Pick Three Evening eight one one six. Pick Four Evening five eight three seven. Missouri Pick Three Midday nine one five. Pick Four Midday eight two seven. Pick Three Evening six six zero one. Pick Four Evening zero two two six. Show MeCash nineteen twenty three twenty seven thirty four thirty seven. Powerball Jackpot two hundred twenty two million.
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May 7 in History Highlights of 1763 and 1789
On May 7, 1763 Pontiac the Ottawa chief tried a surprise attack on Fort Detroit but British warning foiled it triggering Pontiac's War. On May 7, 1789 the first inaugural ball was held in New York for President George Washington and Martha Washington.
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Southern accuracy line prompts reader tip
A brief notice asks readers to report inaccuracies in The Southern by calling three local numbers. It provides contact options for corrections and emphasizes accuracy in the publication.
Pension reform showdown in Illinois legislature outcome
Illinois House and Senate debate pension overhaul before May 31 session end. Unions press for fairness as Cuomo? no. Plan would raise employee contributions by 2 percent, curb annual COLA increases, and raise retirement age for younger workers. House sees $140 billion 30 year savings. union-Cullerton plan about $46 billion. Union coalition calls latest agreement their bottom line.
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