Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 4 R cosponsors

SB0137      — USE/OCC TX-VENDOR DISCOUNT

Last action — Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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In plain language

This bill increases the vendor's discount for small retailers and servicemen under certain conditions.

The bill amends tax laws to increase the vendor's discount for retailers or servicemen reporting under $50,000 in monthly sales to 3.5%. This change aims to provide more support to smaller businesses.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: This means small retailers and servicemen can keep more money by receiving a higher vendor's discount on their sales tax.

Summary

Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, if the retailer or serviceman reports less than $50,000 in sales during the month for which the return is filed, then the vendor's discount for that retailer or serviceman shall be 3.5% (currently, 1.75%) of the amount collected or $5 per calendar year, whichever is greater. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Seth Lewis

  2. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Darby A. Hills

  3. Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Balkema

  4. Referred to Assignments

  5. First Reading

  6. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Craig Wilcox

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 179 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (179)

179 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB0137      do?
Amends the Use Tax Act, the Service Use Tax Act, the Service Occupation Tax Act, and the Retailers' Occupation Tax Act. Provides that, if the retailer or serviceman reports less than $50,000 in sales during the month for which the return is filed, then the vendor's discount for that retailer or serviceman shall be 3.5% (currently, 1.75%) of the amount collected or $5 per calendar year, whichever is greater. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB0137     ?
SB0137      is sponsored by Craig Wilcox (Republican), Chris Balkema (Republican), Darby A. Hills (Republican), and Seth Lewis (Republican).
What is the current status of SB0137     ?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced January 17, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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