The Illinois Religious Tax Exemption Application is an official form used by religious organizations in the state of Illinois to apply for exemption from paying sales and use taxes. This application is available from the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOL) and must be completed and submitted to the IDOL for exemption from paying taxes. There are two types of Illinois Religious Tax Exemption applications: a General Exemption Application and a Specific Exemption Application. The General Exemption Application is used when a religious organization is seeking exemption from paying sales taxes on items used or consumed by the organization itself, while the Specific Exemption Application is used when a religious organization is seeking exemption from paying sales taxes on items used or consumed by members of the organization. Both applications require the organization to provide information about its activities, its members, and its operations, as well as to provide a detailed description of the types of items that are exempt from taxation. The IDOL will review these applications and determine if the organization is eligible for tax exemption. Once approved, the organization will receive a certificate of exemption from the IDOL.