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Recent News About Illinois Department of Revenue
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Municipal motor fuel tax rate changes announced for Cook County
As authorized by the Municipal Motor Fuel Tax Law, 65 ILCS 5/8-11-2.3, a municipality in Cook County will implement changes to its Municipal Motor Fuel Tax rate starting January 1, 2025.
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Tax deadlines postponed for Illinois storm victims
Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue have announced tax relief measures for individuals and businesses affected by severe weather events in Illinois. These include storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding that began on July 13, 2024.
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Pritzker suspends fuel tax requirements for hurricane relief efforts
Governor JB Pritzker, in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), has announced a temporary suspension of certain tax requirements for vehicles involved in disaster relief. The decision affects the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA) registration and motor fuel use tax (MFUT) single trip permitting. This measure is aimed at supporting interstate disaster relief efforts following Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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Taylor Springs to change telecommunications tax rate starting January 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the municipality of Taylor Springs has changed its Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax rate.
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Illinois Department of Revenue to host third quarter tax education webinar
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will host its third quarter Tax Education Webinar on Friday, September 27, 2024. The event is scheduled to run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Illinois Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers of back-to-school tax benefits
As the new school year begins, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns.
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Fiscal year 2025 estimate for replacement taxes released
Details about the Fiscal Year 2025 estimate for Personal Property Replacement Taxes ("PPRT") and a listing of the approximately 6,500 local taxing districts entitled to receive an allocation for Fiscal Year 2025 (July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025) are now available on our website.
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Illinois Department of Revenue launches Tobacco Uniformity Project
The Illinois Department of Revenue has initiated the Tobacco Uniformity Project. To access information and updates, individuals are encouraged to visit their resource page at tax.illinois.gov/tup.
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Illinois Department of Revenue hosts free tax education webinar on March 21
The Illinois Department of Revenue is offering a free webinar on March 21, 2024, to educate participants about the 2024 Illinois tax processing season. The session will cover various topics including returns and deposit operations, individual processing, business processing, sales tax processing, alcohol, tobacco, and fuel processing, electronic commerce, and the Secure Choice Program Assessment.
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Illinois includes clean vehicle credits in taxable selling price
The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued a bulletin regarding the sales tax treatment for clean vehicle retailers and purchasers. According to the bulletin, clean vehicle credits applied toward the purchase price of a clean vehicle will be included as part of the taxable selling price.
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Illinois tax deferral program offers relief for senior homeowners
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a reminder to senior citizens regarding the Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. This initiative enables eligible seniors to defer payment of their property taxes and special assessments on their main residences. The program functions similarly to a loan.
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Illinois expands earned income tax credit eligibility for more taxpayers
Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue are urging residents to benefit from the expanded Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). This initiative aims to provide tax relief for low to moderate-income workers. For the 2023 tax year, eligibility has been broadened to include taxpayers with an IRS-issued Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), as well as workers aged 18 to 24 and those over 65 without a qualifying child.
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Free tax preparation resources available for individual income tax assistance
Visit the Free Tax Preparation Resources page to find locations that offer assistance with Individual Income Tax preparation.
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Illinois Department of Revenue announces start to 2024 income tax season
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has announced that it will start accepting and processing 2023 tax returns on January 29. This date coincides with the Internal Revenue Service's schedule for accepting federal income tax returns.
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Illinois announces updates to income tax forms for 2023
Changes have been announced for the 2023 Illinois Income Tax forms and schedules affecting both individuals and businesses. Additionally, updates have been made to the 2024 Withholding Income Tax forms and schedules. These changes are pertinent for tax preparers and software developers.
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New law defines taxpayer liability for sales and excise tax payments
Public Act 103-0009, Article 100, introduces a significant change in the interpretation of payments related to sales, use, and excise taxes and fees. Effective January 1, 2024, the new statute stipulates that any payment made by taxpayers will be considered an agreed liability. This rule applies to all payments except for quarter-monthly ones.
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Illinois Department of Revenue offers guidance for 2023 tax season preparation
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has released guidance for taxpayers as they prepare to file their 2023 state income taxes. The department aims to assist residents by providing tips and highlighting any changes they might face in the upcoming tax season.
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Invest in Kids program ends on December 31, 2023
The Invest in Kids Scholarship Tax Credit Program is set to conclude on December 31, 2023. To qualify for a tax credit under this program, any new contributions to a Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) must be made by that date.
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Military purchases tax exemption starts January
Purchases of tangible personal property by active duty members of the United States armed forces will be exempt from several tax acts starting January 1, 2024. This exemption applies when the federal government is the payor for these purchases. The specific tax acts affected include the Retailers’ Occupation Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, the Use Tax Act, and the Service Use Tax Act.
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Illinois updates motor fuel use tax rates effective January to June 2024
The Illinois Motor Fuel Use Tax, consisting of Part A and Part B, is set to undergo changes effective from January 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024. This tax is reported and paid by licensees under the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). The new rates will be applicable for use on the quarterly IFTA returns during this period.