{"id":194,"date":"2012-06-29T21:31:26","date_gmt":"2012-06-29T21:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=194"},"modified":"2020-08-27T18:22:48","modified_gmt":"2020-08-27T18:22:48","slug":"state-tax-system","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/NWIndy3\/?page_id=194","title":{"rendered":"State Tax System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>TAX AND LICENSE \/ STATE  TAX SYSTEM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ILLINOIS TAX SYSTEM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois Income Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nIllinois  imposes a flat 3 percent individual income tax rate with a filing deadline of  April 15 for most calendar years. Certain exemptions and credits apply.  Illinois taxpayers have the option to file electronically or mail in the  traditional Form IL-1040. For further information or answers to specific  questions about state income tax, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois Department of  Revenue<\/strong><br \/>\nGeneral  Information<br \/>\n217-782-3336<br \/>\n800-732-8866<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/rev\/Pages\/default.aspx\">https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/rev\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Forms Order Line<\/strong><br \/>\n800-356-6302<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/rev\/Pages\/default.aspx\">https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/rev\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois Sales Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nSales  taxes in Illinois are combined rates that include a state tax of 6.25 percent  on general merchandise and 1 percent on qualifying food, drugs, and medical  appliances. Also, depending upon the sales location, the rates may include  combinations of such taxes as mass transit, water, municipal home rule, county  home rule, or county public safety. Consult your county and municipal offices  for the exact rate in your community. For more information, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois Department of  Revenue<\/strong><br \/>\n217-782-3336<br \/>\n800-732-8866<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/rev\/Pages\/default.aspx\">https:\/\/www2.illinois.gov\/rev\/Pages\/default.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois Property Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nThe  largest single tax in Illinois is also the major source of tax revenue for  local governments, creating more than 75 percent of the total tax revenue. The  property tax is a local tax imposed by local governments and districts  including school systems, cities, villages, and township. The state does not  impose a property tax. Second year taxes are paid as a percentage of the  property value from the previous year. For complete information on property  taxes, contact your county tax assessor:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cook County Assessor<\/strong><br \/>\n312-443-5100<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.cookcountyassessor.com\/\">www.cookcountyassessor.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Kankakee County  Assessor<\/strong><br \/>\n815-937-2945<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.co.kankakee.il.us\/assessor.html\">www.co.kankakee.il.us\/assessor.html<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Will County Supervisor  of Assessments<\/strong><br \/>\n815-740-4648<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.willcountysoa.com\/\">www.willcountysoa.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Illinois Estate Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nIn  general, the Federal Taxable Estate plus adjusted gifts must exceed the  exemption equivalent before any Illinois tax is due. The exemption equivalent  is increasing each year to reach $3.5 million by 2009. For questions or more  information, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Office of the Attorney  General<\/strong><br \/>\nEstate  Tax Section<br \/>\n312-814-3000<br \/>\n800-964-3013<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov\/\">www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>INDIANA TAX STRUCTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Income Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nIndiana  imposes a flat rate of 3.4 percent on the federal adjusted gross income,  although counties can add an additional rate. The state allows numerous  \u201cadd-backs\u201d or credits for individual residents, partners, and nonresidents  with Indiana income sources. Many residents use the Internet to file their tax  forms electronically. For further information or answers to specific questions  about state income tax, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Department of  Revenue<\/strong><br \/>\nHeadquarters  Office<br \/>\n317-232-2240<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.in.gov\/dor\">www.in.gov\/dor<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Sales Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nThe  state imposes a 6 percent tax on purchases of tangible personal property,  public utility service, and some renter transactions collected at the retail  level. Additional taxes can be imposed and collected locally on food and  beverages. For answers to specific questions, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Department of Revenue<\/strong><br \/>\n317-233-4015<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.in.gov\/dor\">www.in.gov\/dor<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Property Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nProperty  taxes are the primary source of revenue for local governments in Indiana. The  taxpayer owes the government the tax rate multiplied by the assessed value of  the property. The state government collects a very small part of the property  tax, at a rate of one cent per $100 assessed value. The property tax is  administered on state and county\/township levels. For answers to specific  questions on property taxes, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jasper County Assessor<\/strong><br \/>\n219-866-4914<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.jaspercountyin.gov\/\">www.jaspercountyin.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Lake County Assessor<\/strong><br \/>\n219-755-3000<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lakecountyin.org\/\">www.lakecountyin.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>LaPorte  County Assessor<\/strong><br \/>\n219-325-5582<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.laportecounty.org\/Finance\/Assessor\">www.laportecounty.org\/Finance\/Assessor<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Porter County Assessor<\/strong><br \/>\n219-465-3460<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.portercountyassessor.com\/\">www.portercountyassessor.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Estate &amp; Inheritance Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nEstate  taxes are based on the difference between the state death tax credit allowed at  the federal level and the amount paid in state inheritance tax. For more  information, contact:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Indiana Department of Revenue<\/strong><br \/>\n317-232-2154<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.in.gov\/dor\">www.in.gov\/dor<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>MICHIGAN TAX STRUCTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>State  Income Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nMichigan  imposes a flat income tax rate that was gradually decreased over a period of  several years beginning in 2001 and is currently 3.95 percent. This rate is  assessed on the federal adjusted gross income less a $3,100 personal exemption  for the taxpayer and the same amount for each dependent. Special credits and  other exemptions vary with the taxpayer.<\/p>\n<p>Michigan  residents have a number of options in filing their state income tax forms.  E-file enables taxpayers to file individual income tax returns\u2014refund and tax  due\u2014via computer rather than sending the returns through the mail. Telefiling  completes the process via touch-tone telephone dialing for eligible taxpayers.  Certain restrictions apply. Using the direct deposit options allows your tax  return to be automatically deposited into the account of your choice rather  than waiting for a mailed check.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Michigan  Sales\/Use Tax<\/strong><br \/>\nMichigan  state sales and use taxes are both 6.0 percent. Michigan has no city, local, or  county sales tax. The sales tax applies to retail sales of tangible personal  property such as clothing, automobiles, furniture, appliances, utilities,  transient hotel and motel rooms and other sales at retail. Food, prescription  drugs, and services are not subject to this tax.<\/p>\n<p>Residents  are required to pay a 6.0 percent use tax on mail order and Internet purchases  from out-of-state companies that do not collect Michigan sales or use tax. This  includes purchases made while on vacation or while visiting foreign countries.  A special entry for calculating and paying Use Tax is included on the Michigan  state income tax forms.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Property  Taxes <\/strong><br \/>\nProperty  taxes are levied at the state and local levels by the state, school districts,  cities, counties, townships, and other special jurisdictions. Rates range from  $13 to more than $60 per $1,000 valuation depending upon the municipality.  Michigan real estate is assessed at 50 percent of the market value. In general,  county treasurers handle only delinquent property tax issues. For information  or answers to specific questions, contact the assessor in your township or  city.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Berrien  County Treasurer<\/strong><br \/>\n269-983-7111<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.berriencounty.org\/819\/Treasurer\">www.berriencounty.org\/819\/Treasurer<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TAX AND LICENSE \/ STATE TAX SYSTEM ILLINOIS TAX SYSTEM Illinois Income Tax Illinois imposes a flat 3 percent individual income tax rate with a filing deadline of April 15 for most calendar years. Certain exemptions and credits apply. Illinois taxpayers have the option to file electronically or mail in the traditional Form IL-1040. 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