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Some Say Illinois’ High Cannabis Tax Rate is Costing State in Revenue

Silence DoGood - April 27, 2023

In March, Illinois generated $135 million from legal cannabis sales as the state implemented a tax rate of 25% of the purchase price of marijuana. In 2022, Illinois generated $445 million in tax revenue from legal cannabis sales.

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