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Department of Revenue
Amusement Tax
Amusement Tax ReturnThis tax must be collected by all operators of amusement as defined in the ordinance. Concerts, sporting events, b…
Department of Revenue
Bulk Sales
Bulk Sales Bulk Sales or Transfer Notice Form is to be filed by any person or business that is a seller, transferor, purchaser or trans…
Department of Revenue
Firearm and Firearm Ammunition Tax
NEW 11/8/2021 – Firearm and Firearm Ammunition Tax must be collected beginning November 15, 2021
Department of Revenue
Gambling Machine Tax
Registration Complete and remit the Gambling Machine Tax Registration Application form to the mailing address noted on the form.…
Department of Revenue
Gasoline and Diesel Fuel Tax
Gasoline Tax ReturnReference the Gasoline Sample tax return for the registration of a Gasoline Tax Return. Every registered Distributor or S…
Department of Revenue
General Business License
General Business LicenseIn order to effectively protect the public health, general welfare, and safety of the citizens of Cook County, busin…
Department of Revenue
Home Rule Tax Complaint Report
For reporting potential tax evasion, fraud, or abuse.
Department of Revenue
Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application
Home Rule Tax Web (mobile) application The Home Rule Tax Reward program rewards those individuals who report violations of the Cook Co…
Department of Revenue
Hotel Tax
Hotel Accommodations Tax Return Please use the registration form to register for the Cook County Hotel Accommodations Tax (this fo…
Department of Revenue
Liquor Tax
Liquor Tax Return and SchedulesReference the Sample tax return for registration of Liquor Tax Return. Every registered Wholesale Alcoho…
Department of Revenue
New Motor Vehicle Tax
New Motor Vehicle Tax ReturnReference the Sample tax return for the registration of New Motor Vehicle Tax Return. Every registered Moto…
Department of Revenue
Non-Retailer Use Tax
Non-Retailer Use TaxGeneral InformationAn ordinance imposing a tax on the non-retail sale or transfer of tangible property titled…
Department of Revenue
Parking Lot & Garage Operation Tax
Parking Lot and Garage OperationsEffective September 1, 2013, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a change to the structure of t…
Treasurer
Pay Property Taxes
To pay your Property Taxes, please click below to be taken to the website of the Cook County Treasurer.
Assessor
Property Tax Exemptions
Property tax exemptions are provided for owners with the following situations:
Treasurer
Property Tax Portal
The Cook County Property Tax Portal is the result of collaboration among the elected officials who take part in the property tax system; the…
Department of Revenue
Raffles
RafflesNo person, firm or corporation, shall conduct continuous raffle games in a permanent location or facility in unincorporated…
Department of Revenue
Retailers Occupation Tax
An ordinance for a tax imposed county-wide upon all persons in Cook County engaged in the business of selling tangible personal property at…
Department of Revenue
SP and LC Citations
About SP and LC CitationsSheriff Police (SP) citations consist of two different violation types: Parking and Compliance. Both notices…
Department of Revenue
Sweetened Beverage Tax
Cook County Sweetened Beverage TaxOn November 10, 2016, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed the Cook County Sweetened Beverage Tax…
Department of Revenue
Tobacco Tax
Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, there may be a delay in processing Cigarette Tax Stamp orders. Please contact our office at (312)…
Department of Revenue
Use Tax and Individual Use Tax
USE TAX This tax is imposed on the retail purchase of tangible personal property titled or registered with the State of Illinois to an…
Veterans Affairs
Veteran Homeowner Exemptions
Veterans Homeowner ExemptionsThe Cook County Assessor’s Office administers property tax exemptions that may contribute to lowering veteran's…
Cook County Liquor Commission
Video Gaming License
Video GamingCook County now allows establishments licensed to sell alcohol for on-site consumption to install up to six video gaming termina…
Department of Revenue
Voluntary Disclosure Program
Voluntary Disclosure Program and Eligibility ProcessThe Cook County Department of Revenue is implementing a Voluntary Disclosure Progra…
Department of Revenue
Wheel Tax/ Vehicle License
2022/2023 Wheel Tax Vehicle License Information To pay your 2022/2023 Wheel Tax liability, please scroll to the bottom of the screen a…
