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IL HB4750
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Harry Benton
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AI Summary
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Amends the Property Tax Code to require property tax bills include information notifying taxpayers of each exemption available to their specific category and the application deadlines for those exemptions.
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Exemption information must meet one of two formatting standards: (1) displayed on the front of the first page in font larger than principal text (minimum 12-point), in a distinct format with contrasting type style, or (2) included as separate municipal informational material in the bill envelope.
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Information included in the envelope option must cover tax deferral programs, assistance for taxpayers with affordability difficulties, assessment calculation methods, and appeal options for incorrect assessments.
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Maintains existing requirements for tax bills to itemize tax rates by district, show homestead exemptions, equalization factors, fair cash value determinations, and year-over-year tax differences.
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Creates a mandatory statutory duty for counties to provide these disclosures; failure to mail bills does not affect tax validity or taxpayer liability.
Legislative Description
PROP TX-TAX BILL INFORMATION
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/7/2025