HB 2232

Abstract

Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, upon petition of a party to any case previously decided by the Property Tax Appeal Board, the Board shall reissue its prior decision. Effective immediately. House Committee Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to: 35 ILCS 200/16-185 Adds reference to: 35 ILCS 200/23-20 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that, if the final order of the Property Tax Appeal Board or of a court results in a refund to the taxpayer, the collector shall issue the refund regardless of the tax year or date of that final order. Effective immediately. House Floor Amendment No. 2 Replaces everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Property Tax Code. Provides that a claim for a refund resulting from a final order of the Property Tax Appeal Board shall not be allowed unless the claim is filed within 20 years from the date the right to a refund arose; provided, however, that the aggregate total of refunded taxes and interest shall not exceed $5,000,000 in any calendar year for claims filed more than 7 years after the right to the refund arose. Provides that if the payment of a claim for a refund would cause the aggregate total of taxes and interest to exceed $5,000,000 in any year, the refund shall be paid in the next succeeding year. Provides that the changes made by the amendatory Act apply to matters concerning refund claims filed on or after the first day of the first month following the effective date of the amendatory Act. Effective immediately.