Illinois § 5c
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5c, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5c.
Upon payment by the taxpayer to the Department in cash or by guaranteed remittance of an amount representing the filing fee for the lien and the filing fee for the release of that lien, the Department shall issue a certificate of complete or partial release of the lien and file that complete or partial release of lien in the State Tax Lien Registry: (a) to the extent that the fair market value of any property subject to the lien exceeds the amount of the lien plus the amount of all prior liens upon such property; (b) to the extent that such lien shall become unenforceable; (c) to the extent that the amount of such lien is paid by the retailer whose property is subject to such lien, together with any interest which may become due under Section 5 of this Act between the date when the notice of lien is filed and the date when the amount of such lien is paid; (d) to the extent that there is furnished to the Department on a form to be approved and with a surety or sureties satisfactory to the Department a bond that is conditioned upon the payment of the amount of such lien, together with any interest which may become due under Section 5 of this Act after the notice of lien is filed, but before the amount thereof is fully paid; (e) to the extent and under the circumstances specified in Section 5a of this Act in the case of jeopardy assessment liens; (f) to the extent to which an assessment is reduced pursuant to a rehearing or departmental review under Section 4 or Section 5 of this Act. A certificate of complete or partial release of any lien shall be held conclusive that the lien upon the property covered by the certificate is extinguished to the extent indicated by such certificate. (Source: P.A. 100-22, eff. 1-1-18.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 5c
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 5c cover?
Section 5c 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 § 5c?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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