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How to fill out the Illinois Revenue Board online
This guide provides a clear approach to filling out the Illinois Revenue Board form, known as Form BOA-1. Designed to assist individuals and businesses in requesting relief from tax liability, this document outlines essential steps and fields required for successful completion.
Follow the steps to complete your Board of Appeals petition.
- Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the form and open it in the editor.
- Begin by identifying yourself and your spouse, if applicable. Input your Social Security number and Federal Employer Identification Number. If it pertains to business debt, provide your business or organization name along with your Illinois account ID.
- Complete the necessary information regarding tax representation. If someone is representing you, attach a completed Form IL-2848, Power of Attorney, and provide names for each representative.
- Specify the tax type for which you seek relief and the liability periods. You will need to provide your Illinois Account ID associated with each tax type indicated.
- Indicate the reason for filing the petition by selecting either 'reasonable cause' or 'financial hardship.' If applicable, provide the amount of penalty or interest relief requested.
- Confirm whether all tax returns have been filed. If not, you must provide details about the reason.
- State your request regarding a temporary restraining order to pause any collection activity during the consideration of your petition.
- Detail your rationale for why the petition should be considered favorably, and attach any additional documentation as required.
- If for a business, provide the date your business activity began in Illinois and the date it was discontinued, if applicable.
- Lastly, indicate whether you wish to have a hearing for your petition and confirm the method of the hearing.
- Sign the petition, ensuring that it is signed by you and, if applicable, your spouse, along with the printed names and dates.
- Submit the completed petition by mailing it to the Illinois Department of Revenue Board of Appeals at the provided address, or alternatively, you may fax or email it.
Complete your Illinois Revenue Board petition online to ensure your request is processed efficiently.
If you do not pay the full amount of tax due when you file your return, we will send you a bill. If you make an error, we will correct it and send you a notice showing our proposed changes and any amount due. If you owe past-due tax, we will charge you penalty and interest.