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Originally Posted by Hersbird
2. they have a 6.25% sales tax AND a straight number gas tax they are proposing to be $.44/gal with this new law.
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I used the proposed $0.44 gas tax in my calculation. The 6.25% sales tax goes to the general fund not the road fund.
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Originally Posted by Hersbird
3. From the article, "For Skarlatos, a self-employed software developer who bought her Tesla using $7,500 in federal incentives and $4,000 in state incentives, the idea of suddenly having to pay a $1,000 registration fee to own an electric vehicle in Illinois is “unfair,” and would have dissuaded her from an environmentally motivated purchase. The $11,500 in incentives, she said, persuaded her to take the plunge."
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That was the IL Alternative fuel vehicle and alternative fuel rebate. It was not just limited to EVs; E85, biodiesel, hydrogen, propane, and Natural gas vehicles were also eligible. It was up to $4000 and was suspended indefinitely back in 2016.