Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson proposes $21 per employee corporate “head tax”

Chicago Mayor Proposes Corporate "Head Tax"

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has proposed a $21-per-employee monthly tax on large companies to help fill a nearly $1.2 billion shortfall.

The "head tax" would charge businesses a fixed fee for each of their employees, costing businesses with over 100 Chicago-based employees $21 a month per worker.

Business leaders and even a former mayor say the "head tax" could kill job creation and new investment.

Mayor Johnson's budget proposal aims to address a projected $1.19 billion budget shortfall for 2026.

Author's summary: Chicago Mayor proposes $21 "head tax" on large companies.

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Illinois Policy Illinois Policy — 2025-10-18

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