This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
This form is a simple model for a bill of sale for personal property used in connection with a business enterprise. Adapt to fit your circumstances.
By law, the First-Installment Property Tax Bill is exactly 55% percent of the previous year's total tax amount. The Second-Installment Property Tax Bill is mailed and due in late summer; it reflects new tax rates, levies, assessments and any dollars saved by exemptions for which you have qualified and applied.
It's also worth noting that many states, but not Illinois, tax “personal property” like cars, boats and business equipment. The 1970 Illinois constitution banned personal property taxes.
Declarations are mailed to property owners with an active individual, business, or manufacturing personal property account as of January 1 each year. Property owners who have an existing account can easily file their declaration online. You can also file your declaration by mail or in person.
Where to Report Personal Property on Your Taxes. Claim the itemized deduction on Schedule A – State and local personal property taxes (Line 5c). Taxes you deduct elsewhere on your return — like for a home office or rental — don't qualify for this deduction.
If you end up paying personal property taxes to your local government, the IRS allows you to claim a deduction for it on your federal tax return.
Personal property tax for individuals was eliminated in 1969.
It's also worth noting that many states, but not Illinois, tax “personal property” like cars, boats and business equipment. The 1970 Illinois constitution banned personal property taxes.
Exemptions Sales to state, local, and federal governments. Sales to not-for-profit organizations that are exclusively charitable, religious, or educational. Sales of newspapers and magazines.