Illinois § 2-8
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-8, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2-8.
Tax collected as debt owed to State. The tax herein required to be collected by any delivering supplier maintaining a place of business in this State, and any such tax collected by that person, shall constitute a debt owed by that person to this State, provided, that the delivering supplier shall be allowed credit for such tax related to deliveries of electricity the charges for which are written off as uncollectible, and provided further, that if such charges are thereafter collected, the delivering supplier shall be obligated to remit such tax. For purposes of this Section, any partial payment not specifically identified by the purchaser shall be deemed to be for the delivery of electricity. (Source: P.A. 90-561, eff. 8-1-98.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 2-8
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 2-8 cover?
Section 2-8 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 § 2-8?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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How does Illinois § 2-8 apply to my situation?
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