It's Them, Not Me: It Was the Land of Really High Taxes

This past Monday, Liz and I went to the Northwest suburbs playing NTN and encountered the highest sales tax in the country, over 10.25% and more. Of course, a lot of this has to do with the Cook County taxes, which have drawn a lot of controversy and even some townships have broached the idea of seceding (just remember what happened to the South when they tried).

The head of Cook County, Todd Stroger, maintains these taxes are needed, although he got in trouble for NOT PAYING HIS INCOME TAXES, and the federal government has a lien on his home.

We were shocked by these taxes, but must admit, I can see the day fast approaching where 10% is going to be considered small.

These were the percentage of tax we paid at three bars/restaurants for Diet Cokes.

MORETTI'S-- 1799 S. Busse Road, Mount Prospect ($1.99 a drink)-- 11.06%
SWEET BABY RAY'S-- Elk Grove-- ($2.29 a drink)-- 10.92%
SHOELESS JOE'S-- Rosemont-- ($1.95 a drink)-- 11.54%

We did go to one bar, the Thornwood in Wood Dale, where drinks included tax and were $1.50 apiece. Much more reasonable.

I really hate places that charge tax on pop.

Dang!! --RoadDog