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FY 2027-03, Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Rate Changes, Effective January 1, 2027
Effective January 1, 2027, the following municipalities are imposing a Municipal Telecommunications Tax rate. The combined rate is the State Telecommunications Excise Tax rate of 8.65 percent (.0865) plus the local Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax rate of up to a maximum rate of 6.00 percent (.06) outside of Chicago.
Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Rate Changes
| Municipalities | Combined rate ending December 31, 2026 | Local rate change effective January 1, 2027 | Combined rate beginning January 1, 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushnell | 8.65% | +5.00 | 13.65% |
| Lovington | 8.65% | +6.00 | 14.65% |
| Westmont | 14.65% | -1.00 | 13.65% |
See Informational Bulletin FY2027-03, Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Rate Changes, Effective January 1, 2027, for more information.