State sales taxes in Illinois are calculated on the retail price. The local sales tax is not added to the portion taxed by the state. By definition, a sales tax is a tax on sales, not a tax on the taxes of sales.
By definition, a sales tax is a tax on sales, not a tax on the taxes of sales.
Well by definition the Fairtax is a tax on payments...gross payments. Now prove to me a state or local sales tax isn't included in a "gross payment" in Illinois
`(b) Rate-
`(1) FOR 2007- In the calendar year 2007, the rate of tax is 23 percent of the gross payments for the taxable property or service.