Illinois DOR Publishes Bulletin on Increase in Telecommunications Excise Tax Rate Effective July 1

The Illinois Department of Revenue (DOR) published an informational bulletin announcing an increase in the state telecommunications excise tax rate from 7 percent to 8.65 percent, effective July 1. The bulletin outlines the process for verifying the telecommunications excise tax rate for each municipality and county where services are provided, as well as the filing deadline for Form RT-2 and the tax due. [Ill. Dep’t of Revenue, Illinois Informational Bulletin FY 2025-26, 06/01/25]

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