Under it, certain securities listed on stock exchanges, such as NASDAQ or NYSE, are exempt from state blue sky laws. Securities exempt by Rule 506 under federal law are also exempt under blue sky laws.
A blue sky law is a state law in the United States that regulates the offering and sale of securities to protect the public from fraud. Though the specific provisions of these laws vary among states, they all require the registration of all securities offerings and sales, as well as of stockbrokers and brokerage firms.
What are Illinois' Blue Sky Laws? Illinois' Blue Sky Laws, encompassing various statutes under the Illinois Securities Law of 1953 and the Illinois Prepaid Tuition Act, aim to regulate securities and protect investors within the state.
While the federal securities laws focus on regulation of the national markets, the Blue Sky Laws focus on irregular Securities and newly formed enterprises, with a goal of protecting the investing public from fraud and worthless speculative offerings.
Licensing/Securities Sales-persons Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and have passed the Series 63 or 66 Exam and the Series 7 or other authorized exam depending on the type of securities activity to be conducted.
In 1979 Illinois enacted the “Regulatory Sunset Act” (5 ILCS 80) which affects all licensed professions in the State. The purpose of the law is to provide oversight and regulatory accountability for the numerous licensed agencies, programs, and professions in Illinois.
If income is greater than $2,775, your exemption allowance is 0. For tax years beginning January 1, 2025, it is $2,850 per exemption. If someone else can claim you as a dependent and your Illinois income is $2,850 or less, your exemption allowance is $2,850.
Illinois Estate Tax Exemption This means that if you die and your total estate is worth less than $4 million, the estate won't owe anything to the state of Illinois.
What is the purpose of Form IL-4644? This form is to report the gains from only the sale or exchange of securities of an employer that you received in a distribution from a qualified employee pension, profit-sharing, or stock bonus plan.