Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois offers disaster tax relief

Illinois Quick Hits: Illinois offers disaster tax relief

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(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue announced disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses in 11 counties affected by weather-related events between March 10 and June 21.

Taxpayers in the counties included in the governor’s recent disaster proclamation may request a waiver of penalties and interest if severe weather prevents them from filing tax returns or making payments on time.

Relief is available for income, withholding, sales, specialty, and excise taxes.

Taxpayers seeking a waiver of penalties and interest for taxes should send a brief written explanation to IDOR regarding why they cannot file timely or pay.

Requests may be submitted electronically to [email protected] or by postal mail.

MERCHANTS COALITION URGES WITHDRAWAL OF CREDIT UNION SWIPE FEE RULE

The Merchants Payments Coalition is urging the National Credit Union Administration to withdraw a rule aimed at blocking Illinois’ ban on swipe fees on sales tax and tips, saying the rule is flawed and will drive up prices in Illinois.

The MPC said in a statement that the rule does not provide a sound legal basis for blocking the Illinois law and was adopted without completing the required public notice and comment period.

The Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act was scheduled to take effect Wednesday, but lawmakers delayed it to July 1, 2027.

TWO ARRESTED IN HUMAN TRAFFICKING STING

Two Springfield men have been arrested after state police conducted a human trafficking demand suppression effort on June 24 and 25.

Raymond Stengel Sr., 74, is charged with traveling to meet a minor. Lucas Barria, 24, is charged with traveling to meet a minor, indecent solicitation and solicitation to meet a child.

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