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Informational
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FY 2026-19
April 2026

David Harris, Director

This bulletin is written to inform you of recent changes; it does not replace statutes, rules and regulations, or court decisions.

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FY 2026-19, Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Rate Changes Effective July 1, 2026

To: All persons who, in the ordinary course of business, provide telecommunications service

Effective July 1, 2026, the following municipalities are imposing a Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax rate. (35 ILCS 636/5-20(a)(2))

The chart below outlines the combined State and local telecommunications tax rate for each municipality listed. 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 Chicago.

To verify your telecommunications tax rates (i.e., State and local telecommunications taxes) go to the MyTax Illinois Tax Rate Finder at mytax.illinois.gov and select rates for July 2026.

Simplified Municipal Telecommunications Tax Rate Change

Municipalities Combined Rate Ending June 30, 2026 Local Rate Change Effective July 1, 2026 Combined Rate Beginning July 1, 2026
Carlyle 8.65% +5.00 13.65%
Danvers 8.65% +6.00 14.65%

 

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