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Scam Alert: Fake Texts and Websites Impersonating IDOR

Be alert for fraudulent messages or websites attempting to steal your banking information, login credentials, or credit card details. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will never request personal or financial information via text message. To confirm official communications or contact details, always visit https://tax.illinois.gov.

Local Governments

Pursuant to subsection (e-10) of Section 8-11-2.5 of the Illinois Municipal Code (65 ILCS 5/8-11-2.5(e-10)) enacted by Public Act 102-1144 and further amended by P.A. 103-0009, the Illinois Department of Revenue has developed and published on its website [tax.illinois.gov] a written process to be used by each public utility and each municipality that imposes a tax under Section 8-11-2 of the Code regarding the master list of utility customer addresses in each municipality that public utilities must file with IDOR.

For more information, see IDR-995, Master List under Section 8-11-2.5 of the Illinois Municipal Code.

Note: For information on bingo and charitable games taxes and licenses, visit the Charity Gaming Taxes web page.