<div><table><tr><td>Illinois Department of Revenue</td><td>FY 2020-23</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>informational</td><td>March 2020</td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table> <div class="indented"><div class="indented">Bulletin</div></div> David Harris, Director          This bulletin is written to inform you of recent changes; it does not replace statutes, rules and regulations, or court decisions.   Short-Term Relief from Penalties for Late Sales Tax Payments Due to COVID-19 Virus Outbreak       For information or forms Visit our website at: tax.illinois.gov Call us at: 1 800 732-8866 or 217 782-3336 Call our TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) at: 1 800 544-5304 To: All Registered Illinois Retailers Operating Eating and Drinking Establishments    In an effort to assist eating and drinking establishments impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, effective immediately, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is waiving any penalty and interest that would have been imposed on late Sales Tax payments from qualified taxpayers. Who is a qualified taxpayer eligible for relief? Taxpayers who are eligible for relief from penalties and interest on late Sales Tax payments are those operating eating and drinking establishments that incurred a total Sales Tax liability of less than $75,000 in calendar year 2019. What are the reporting periods for which qualified taxpayers are allowed relief? Qualified taxpayers will not be charged penalties or interest on late payments for Sales Tax liabilities reported on Form ST-1, Sales and Use Tax and E911 Surcharge Return, that are due for the February, March, and April 2020 reporting periods. What must qualified taxpayers do to request relief? For most qualified taxpayers, IDOR will automatically waive penalties and interest. If you receive a notice from IDOR that imposes penalties and interest that you believe should have qualified for a waiver, you can respond to the notice to indicate that you believe you should have qualified for relief. IDOR will review the response and grant relief, if appropriate. Qualified taxpayers are required to file Form ST-1 for each reporting period by their original due dates, even if they are unable to make a payment. To qualify for relief, taxpayers must pay their liabilities due in March, April, and May 2020    Printed by authority of the State of Illinois (N-03/20) Web only, One copy <table><tr><td>Informational Bulletin - Short-Term Relief from Penalties for Late Sales Tax</td><td><div class="indented">FY 2020-23</div></td></tr><tr><td><div class="indented"><div class="indented">Payments Due to COVID-19 Virus Outbreak</div></div></td><td> </td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td></tr></table> on four dates starting on May 20, 2020. What are the four dates when my payments are due? The required payment schedule for liabilities reported on Form ST-1 is as follows: <ul><li>One quarter (1/4) of the liability for the February, March, and April 2020 reporting periods is due May 20, 2020.</li><li>One quarter (1/4) of the liability for the February, March, and April 2020 reporting periods is due June 22, 2020.</li><li>One quarter (1/4) of the liability for the February, March, and April 2020 reporting periods is due July 20, 2020.</li><li>One quarter (1/4) of the liability for the February, March, and April 2020 reporting periods is due August 20, 2020.</li></ul> See the example in following chart: <table><tr><td>Reporting Period</td><td colspan="2">Liability Amount</td><td colspan="2">Payment Amount</td><td colspan="3"><div class="indented">Due date</div></td></tr><tr><td style="background-color: #231F20"> </td><td> </td><td style="background-color: #231F20"> </td><td> </td><td style="background-color: #231F20"> </td><td> </td><td style="background-color: #231F20"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td>February 2020</td><td> </td><td>$1,000</td><td> </td><td>$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">May 20, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">June 22, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">July 20, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">August 20, 2020</td></tr><tr><td>March 2020*</td><td colspan="2">$1,000</td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">May 20, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">June 22, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">July 20, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">August 20, 2020</td></tr><tr><td>April 2020</td><td colspan="2">$1,000</td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">May 20, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">June 22, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">July 20, 2020</td></tr><tr><td> </td><td> </td><td> </td><td colspan="2">$250</td><td> </td><td colspan="2">August 20, 2020</td></tr></table> *Includes quarterly filers reporting liabilities on Form ST-1 for January, February, and March. Note that you must begin making full payment on the scheduled due date for liabilities beginning with the May 2020 reporting period, which is due June 22, 2020, and all reporting periods following. What if I have questions? Taxpayers with questions should visit the IDOR website at tax.illinois.gov or email us at REV.TA-Sales@illinois.gov.                           2 </div>

Illinois DOR Offers Sales Tax Assistance for Restaurants Hurt by COVID-19

Illinois DOR Offers Sales Tax Assistance for Restaurants Hurt by COVID-19

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The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a bulletin explaining the COVID-19 dining sales tax relief <a href="/lr/resolve//2c9nj" target="_blank">announced</a> by the governor; bars and restaurants with a sales tax liability of less than $75,000 in 2019 must file their sales tax returns for March, April, and May 2020 on time, but may delay payment until May 20, 2020.

The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a bulletin explaining the COVID-19 dining sales tax relief announced by the governor; bars and restaurants with a sales tax liability of less than $75,000 in 2019 must file their sales tax returns for March, April, and May 2020 on time, but may delay payment until May 20, 2020.

The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a bulletin explaining the COVID-19 dining sales tax relief announced by the governor; bars and restaurants with a sales tax liability of less than $75,000 in 2019 must file their sales tax returns for March, April, and May 2020 on time, but may delay payment until May 20, 2020.

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