2019 Illinois Tax Amnesty Program

What is the 2019 Illinois Tax Amnesty Program?

  • Public Act 101-0009 (SB 0689), amends the Illinois Tax Delinquency Amnesty Act and provides the opportunity for taxpayers to pay certain outstanding tax liabilities and to have penalties and interest waived for taxes paid in full during the amnesty period.

What is an eligible tax liability?

  • An eligible tax liability is a liability that was not reported or paid for tax periods ending after June 30, 2011, and prior to July 1, 2018.

When is the 2019 Illinois Tax Amnesty Program?

  • The Illinois Tax Amnesty Program will be held October 1, 2019, through November 15, 2019.
  • Eligible tax liabilities and returns must be paid and filed during those dates to qualify for the waiver of penalty and interest.

County Property Tax Prepayment Option

So far, following counties are known to allow prepayments:

Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, LaSalle and Will.

Cook first installment only; can be paid online – bills already available online. Also by mail (postmarked by 12/31/2017) or at any Chase Bank branch in Illinois.

DuPage and Grundy can be paid in person or by mail (postmarked by 12/31/2017)

Grundy up to 100% of amount paid in 2017 taxes for 2016 taxes.
DuPage up to 105% of amount paid in 2017 for 2016 taxes.

Kane can be paid in person or by mail, but it must be RECEIVED by 4:00 PM on 12/29/2017 even if by mail.

Kane up to 100% of amount paid in 2017 taxes for 2016 taxes rounded down to the nearest $100. Also must use the Application for Kane County Property Tax Prepayment Program form available online.

LaSalle and Will county in person only by 12/29/2017. Up to 100% of amount paid in 2017 for 2016 taxes.

Kendall County is not allowing prepayment.