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2026 State and Local Tax Amnesty Programs: What Businesses Need to Know

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Heading into 2026, several states are offering tax amnesty programs that can help businesses resolve outstanding liabilities with reduced penalties and interest. These programs provide a valuable opportunity to clean up past obligations and reduce the impact of future tax controversies. Here’s a summary: New Hampshire Statewide Tax Amnesty Illinois Remote Retailer Amnesty Washington State Voluntary Disclosure for International Remote Sellers Additionally, Indiana announced it will be launching an amnesty program some time in 2026…

Illinois Brings Back Its Tax Amnesty Programs With A New Remote Retailer Feature

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On June 16, 2025, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 2755 (“H.B. 2755”) into law, which includes comprehensive amnesty programs covering taxes administered by both the Illinois Department of Revenue (the “Department”) and the Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois (the “Secretary of State”).  The legislation also introduces a new amnesty program for remote retailers under the state’s Remote Retailer Occupation Tax.  Under each program, in exchange for payment of any outstanding…

Illinois To Roll Out Comprehensive Tax Amnesty Programs Starting October 1, 2019

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On June 5, 2019, the Illinois legislature enacted Public Act 101-0009 which includes comprehensive amnesty programs covering taxes administered by both the Illinois Department of Revenue (the “Department”) and the Office of the Secretary of State of Illinois (the “Secretary of State”). Taxes covered by these programs include the corporate and individual income taxes, the Retailers’ Occupation Tax, the Use Tax, and the Illinois franchise tax. The amnesty programs run for the period October 1, 2019 through November 15, 2019, and, under both programs, 100% of penalties and interest will be waived in exchange for payment of any outstanding tax liability due. Unlike previous amnesty programs, taxpayers will not be punished for not participating — that is, Illinois will not impose double penalties and double interest on tax assessments issued after the amnesty period closes.

Illinois Enacts Major Tax Changes

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The Illinois legislature recently passed several tax related bills along with a budget. The tax changes are primarily reflected in Senate Bills 689 and 690. Governor Pritzker signed S.B. 689 on June 5, 2019 and is expected to sign S.B. 690 shortly. The following is a summary of some of the more significant tax changes applicable to businesses.