Day: March 2, 2013

Chicago Gun Sales Tax

Tax on firearms in Cook CountyBy:  Mansoor Ansari Attorney at LawThe Cook County Board of Commissioners voted 9-7 to impose a $25 tax on each firearm sold. The tax is expected to raise $600,000 in revenue in 2013.  The public policy behind this legislation is to offset the cost of healthcare provided by the County […]