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Illinois
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 24, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Illinois, we recommend that you visit the state's Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response portal.
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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Illinois Medicaid
The Illinois Department of Human Services provides health care for qualifying Illinois residents through Medicaid. The program works to ensure that eligible adults and children have access to needed health care services by enrolling and paying … » more information
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » more information -
Delay of State Income Tax Filing Deadline
In light of COVID-19, the Illinois Department of Revenue has extended the deadline to file state income tax returns to July 15, 2020. » more information -
Sales Tax Deferral for Bars & Restaurants
In light of COVID-19, the Illinois Governor has directed the Department of Revenue to defer sales tax payments for small- and medium-sized bars and restaurants. Eligible eating and drinking establishments will not be charged penalties or interest on … » more information -
Tax Deferral for Certain Business Taxes
The City of Chicago has extended due dates for tax payments, for the following City taxes: bottled water tax, checkout bag tax, amusement tax, hotel accommodation tax, restaurant tax, and parking tax. » more information -
Transportation Relief
In light of COVID-19, the City of Chicago has announced that it will delay the collection of ground transportation tax for taxicabs, ride-hail services, and other public passenger vehicle, through June 1. The city is also deferring collection of … » more information
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information
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