xd9subcompact Posted May 23, 2013 at 09:51 PM Share Posted May 23, 2013 at 09:51 PM Except as explicitly provided in this Act, a home rule unit may not regulate or license any matter related to firearms, including the possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms. Does this mean the specific taxation of firearms is going away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave D Posted May 23, 2013 at 09:53 PM Share Posted May 23, 2013 at 09:53 PM Yes, but there is no law ,,,,yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonap Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:07 PM Share Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:07 PM Just asked the same thing in another topic... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyGuy Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:29 PM Share Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:29 PM Wouldn't that be a revenue issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xd9subcompact Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:41 PM Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:41 PM My understanding is that when something is taxed, it is being regulated. The tax is to control the sale of the item. Also, the revenuer's will create a regulation to implement the tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defaultdotxbe Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:49 PM Share Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:49 PM I'm not sure it will. I believe the state alcohol laws have the same type of language ("exclusive powers and function of the State" etc) but Cook County still has its liquor tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xd9subcompact Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:54 PM Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 at 10:54 PM Wrong. http://tax.illinois.gov/Businesses/TaxInformation/Excise/liquor.htm Local Taxes Home rule units may impose liquor taxes, which the department does not collect. For more information about these taxes, contact the unit of local government that imposes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonap Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:22 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:22 AM I always thought it was the same as a "Poll Tax" in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackForward Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:31 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:31 AM I don't think so as it's a tax, not a regulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcc Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:33 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:33 AM I don't think so as it's a tax, not a regulation. How is a tax not a regulation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talonap Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:35 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:35 AM As long as it has to do with firearms, it "Should" be covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackForward Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:47 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:47 AM I don't think so as it's a tax, not a regulation. How is a tax not a regulation? Because it's not banning or making a law for anything, it's just taxing an item just like the cook county gas tax, cigarette tax, bottled water tax, etc,.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:54 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:54 AM I don't think so as it's a tax, not a regulation. How is a tax not a regulation? See Obamacare and the Roberts opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDaveFactor Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:57 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 12:57 AM I don't think so as it's a tax, not a regulation. How is a tax not a regulation? Because it's not banning or making a law for anything, it's just taxing an item just like the cook county gas tax, cigarette tax, bottled water tax, etc,.. I don't live up North, thank God... Is the tax a one time tax upon purchase? Or is this more like a "property tax" that is paid annually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wkoukios Posted May 24, 2013 at 01:00 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 01:00 AM It would have to be covered or they could just say $6000 per firearm per year and in effect ban guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackForward Posted May 24, 2013 at 01:05 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 01:05 AM I don't live up North, thank God... Is the tax a one time tax upon purchase? Or is this more like a "property tax" that is paid annually? Just a tax when you buy something. Like gas in chicago is easily 30 cents a gallon more than if you buy it outside of cook county. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinmcc Posted May 24, 2013 at 04:17 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 04:17 AM I don't think so as it's a tax, not a regulation. How is a tax not a regulation? Because it's not banning or making a law for anything, it's just taxing an item just like the cook county gas tax, cigarette tax, bottled water tax, etc,.. A tax is a regulation for the purpose of generating revenue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorvinion Posted May 24, 2013 at 04:24 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 04:24 AM Would not affect the cook gun tax. Good news though is the updated amendment for SB2193 now also preempts ammo too. So all you Chicago guys will definitely be able to buy bulk ammo online once distributors get the message (and supplies return) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vezpa Posted May 24, 2013 at 04:24 AM Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 04:24 AM So how long will it be before Cook County taxes ownership of a firearm? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xd9subcompact Posted May 24, 2013 at 04:26 AM Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 at 04:26 AM I believe the IRS has thousands of pages of regulations, all are for the purpose of taxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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