Illinois § 14-40
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 14-40, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-40.
Addition of uncollected tax to tax for subsequent year. If the tax or assessment on property liable to taxation is prevented from being collected for any year or years, by a reason other than administrative error, the amount of the tax or assessment which should have been paid may be added to the tax on the property for any subsequent year, in columns designating the year or years. "Administrative error" includes but is not limited to failure to include an extension for a taxing district on the tax bill, an error in the calculations of tax rates or extensions or any other mathematical error by the county clerk, or a defective coding by the county, but does not include a failure by the county to send a tax bill to the taxpayer, the failure by the taxpayer to notify the assessor of a change in the tax-exempt status of property, or any error concerning the assessment of the property. (Source: P.A. 88-455; 89-617, eff. 9-1-96.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 14-40
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 14-40 cover?
Section 14-40 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 14-40?
A common citation format is "Illinois Compiled Statutes § 14-40" (Illinois). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Illinois law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Illinois official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Illinois attorney.
How does Illinois § 14-40 apply to my situation?
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