Democrat Party
- Thread starter Stu Farish
- Start date
JB Pritzker’s new social media rules go into effect in just 4 months.
In just 4 months, Illinois’ new social media tax is scheduled to take effect.
Starting January 1, 2027, users could face a new 50-cent-per-month tax on social media services.
The tax is projected to bring in approximately $31 million during its first year.
The provision was included in the $56 billion Illinois budget passed by Democrats this spring and later signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Not a single Republican voted for the budget.
Locally, embattled Democrat Amy Murri Briel voted for the budget containing the provision.
Legal challenges have already been filed, meaning the tax could still be blocked before January.
Critics warn the new cost could also push social media companies toward paid subscriptions and away from free, ad-supported platforms.
In just 4 months, Illinois’ new social media tax is scheduled to take effect.
Starting January 1, 2027, users could face a new 50-cent-per-month tax on social media services.
The tax is projected to bring in approximately $31 million during its first year.
The provision was included in the $56 billion Illinois budget passed by Democrats this spring and later signed by Gov. JB Pritzker.
Not a single Republican voted for the budget.
Locally, embattled Democrat Amy Murri Briel voted for the budget containing the provision.
Legal challenges have already been filed, meaning the tax could still be blocked before January.
Critics warn the new cost could also push social media companies toward paid subscriptions and away from free, ad-supported platforms.
