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| Who pays taxes in Illinois? | anyone who spends money-not just adults |
| What tax makes a lot of money for the state? | state income tax |
| What makes some money for the state? | the Lottery |
| How much profit does the Lottery account for? | 5 cents of every dollar |
| Where are Lottery profits supposed to be spent on? | education(replaces money but does not add to it) |
| What is a user fee? | fees that people pay for use of certain facilities |
| What are some examples of facilities a person would pay a user fee? | state parks, fishing licensees, hunting permits |
| What is the gasoline tax(known as a Motor Fuel Tax) used for? | to build new roads and repair existing ones |
| What are taxes for Society? | services supported by everyone through taxes, whether the individual uses the service or not |
| What are an examples of taxes for Society? | public schools, clean air, clean water, police protection & fire protection |
| How much of each tax dollar is spent on education in Illinois? | 25 cents |
| What types of education are Illinois taxes spent on? | elementary & high schools, public universities, college financial aid |
