Illinois Department of Revenue
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Recent News About Illinois Department of Revenue
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Illinois' Q4 2024 property tax revenue up 11.1% from previous quarter
The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $20 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, an 11.1% increase from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Illinois' Q4 2024 individual income tax revenue down 1.2% from previous quarter
The fourth quarter of 2024 brought in $5.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 1.2% decrease from the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Illinois Department of Revenue advises caution in tax return preparation
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is advising taxpayers to be vigilant when preparing tax returns to avoid several common errors that can lead to delays, rejections, or even penalties.
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Illinois tax processing season webinar scheduled for March
A free webinar will be held to discuss the 2025 Illinois tax processing season.
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Free tax prep available for low-income families and seniors in Illinois
Several programs in Illinois are providing free income tax preparation services for low-to-moderate income families and older adults.
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Illinois officials urge residents to use tax credits for 2024 returns
Governor Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), is urging eligible residents in Illinois to utilize available tax credits when submitting their 2024 income tax returns.
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Pritzker announces tax relief for California wildfire victims
Governor Pritzker, along with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), has announced tax relief measures for those impacted by the recent wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California.
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Illinois Department of Revenue announces start of 2025 income tax season
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has announced that it will start accepting and processing 2025 tax returns on January 27.
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Free webinars offer guidance on retirement savings and taxes for Illinois businesses
Illinois small businesses and entrepreneurs are invited to participate in a series of webinars scheduled for January 22 and 23.
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Illinois sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $18 million in property tax revenue for Illinois, a 5.3% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Illinois sees less individual income tax revenue in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $5.8 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 15.2% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Illinois updates tax rules for leased or rented property
Effective January 1, 2025, businesses leasing or renting tangible personal property in Illinois are now considered retailers under the state's Sales and Use Tax laws.
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Illinois updates motor fuel use tax rate for early 2025
Illinois has announced a change in the Motor Fuel Use Tax rate, which will be effective from January 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025.
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Energy assistance charge rate change effective January 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, the rates for the Energy Assistance Charge will change.
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Illinois updates tax rules for leased or rented tangible personal property
Effective January 1, 2025, businesses in Illinois that lease or rent tangible personal property will be classified as retailers under the state's Sales and Use Tax laws.
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Higher individual income tax revenue in Illinois during Q2
The second quarter of 2024 brought in $6.9 billion in individual income tax revenue for Illinois, a 20.1% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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IDOR advises on cybersecurity as holiday shopping season begins
As the holiday shopping season approaches, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is cautioning consumers to stay alert to potential online threats.
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IRS and Illinois Department of Revenue announce upcoming webinar series
Representatives from the Internal Revenue Service and the Illinois Department of Revenue are set to provide updates and answer questions in an upcoming webinar.
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Illinois changes tax collection rules for out-of-state retailers
Retailers selling to Illinois customers will face new tax obligations starting January 1, 2025.
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Local sales tax rate changes set for January 2025
Effective January 1, 2025, some taxing jurisdictions will implement a local sales tax or adjust their existing local sales tax rates on general merchandise sales.