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LGT-37, Local Government (LTAD) Newsletter - April 2024
April 2024
This newsletter is written to inform you of recent updates or news provided by the Local Tax Allocation Division.
For information:
Visit our website at:
tax.illinois.gov
Contact us at:
Local Tax Allocation Division 3-500
Illinois Department of Revenue
101 W. Jefferson Street
Springfield, IL 62702
Phone: 217 785-6518
Email: Rev.LocalTax@illinois.gov
Workshop Information
The Local Tax Allocation Division (LTAD) will hold its annual Local Government Workshop virtually on June 12, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
In this year’s workshop, local government officials will learn how to order, analyze, and respond to the various reports and correspondence they receive. In addition to providing a refresher for experienced local government officials, it is highly recommended that newer officials attend or view the recorded version.
Interested individuals should email REV.LocalTax@illinois.gov with their name, title, email address, and phone number.
Speaker Requests
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and LTAD are available to speak at your events about topics related to state and local taxes. To request a speaker, complete our speaker request form and provide detailed information about your event.
Important Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Ordinance filing deadline for tax rate changes needing voter approval, effective July 1, 2024 (includes County Public Safety, County School Facility, and Non-Home Rule taxes). |
| May 2, 2024 | Illinois Tax Increment Association’s 2024 Spring Conference. LTAD will present on business development districts. |
| May 10, 2024 | LTAD Personal Property Replacement Tax presentation to the Township Officials of Illinois during their Q&A Day Webinar. |
| June 12, 2024 | Local Government Workshop (see above). |
| September 20, 2024 | Simplified Municipal Telecommunication Tax ordinance filing deadline for rate changes effective January 1, 2025. |
| October 1, 2024 | Ordinance filing deadline for all other tax rate changes effective January 1, 2025. |
IDOR News & Updates
Sign up for IDOR News & Updates, IDOR’s email/SMS text subscription service, to receive the latest news and updates specific to municipalities, counties, and local taxing districts. Since the last newsletter, LTAD has used this service to send information on the annual jurisdiction boundary review process.
Sign up by visiting our website at tax.illinois.gov. Our LTAD Newsletters will only be sent via a MyLocalTax message and through IDOR’s News & Updates.
(LGT-37)