Illinois: Chicago Finance Department Announces Ground Transportation Tax Changes for City Livery Plate Holders Effective July 1 (Corrected)

The Chicago Department of Finance announced changes to the Ground Transportation Tax applicable to holders of City-issued livery (LY) plates, effective July 1. Under the new structure, city livery operators will pay a flat tax of $98 per vehicle per month rather than the previous $3.50 per day tax imposed when a vehicle was used in Chicago. Accounts with one or two LY plates will pay annually, while accounts with three or more LY plates will remit tax quarterly. The changes also eliminate Ground Transportation Tax return filing requirements for city-issued livery operators beginning with the July 1, 2026–June 30, ...