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Appeal Information for Illinois Taxpayers

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  1. Brochure: Appeal Information for Illinois Taxpayers (PTAB2.pdf)

The OCLC Open WorldCat number for the electronic document record is '182545511'.

 

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This Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board brochure outlines the appeal process. You can find answers to questions such as: How are appeals decided, who can appear at a PTAB hearing and grounds for appeal.

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.Questions frequently asked by propertytaxpayers Why are my taxes so high? Your tax bill depends on two factors: (1) the assessment of your property and (2) the amount of money local taxing districts need to operate during the upcoming year. The assessment of your property is set by county assessing officials such as the Cook County Assessor, the township assessor, the supervisor of assessments, and the board of review. Note: The PTAB can only revise your assessment. It has no jurisdiction over the tax rate, the amount of tax bill, or the exemption of property from taxation. What can do if think my assessment is unfair? In Cook County, you can file an appeal with the county assessor or the county board of review. You should check with these offices for the dates for filing assessment appeals each year. If you file an appeal with the board of review, be sure to appear at your scheduled hearing. Taxpayers who live in counties other than Cook County can appeal to their county board of re

 

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Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board

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Organization: Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board
Room 402 Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
 
Phone: 217-782-6076

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  • Language(s): EN-English
  • Creation Date (from issuing agency): 12 2006
  • Document Modification Date (from issuing agency): 01 05 2007
  • Date Accepted Into Depository: Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:52:28 GMT
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