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For news this week, a one-time tax amnesty program is being offered to delinquent taxpayers beginning October 1. Also noteworthy, members of the Property Tax Relief Task Force continued to meet in hopes of addressing Illinois’ onerous property tax burden.

In other news, promoting farm safety and preventing accidents is the focus of National Farm Safety and Health Week. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to bring their car seats in for inspection as part of Seat Check Saturday.

Tax Amnesty Program Created to Recover Outstanding Taxes

A program seeking to recover millions in unpaid state taxes is good news for delinquent taxpayers looking to make good with the state. The Illinois Department of Revenue recently announced a tax amnesty program for delinquent taxpayers.

Learn more about this one-time tax amnesty program on my website. 

Property Tax Relief Tax Force Identifies Critical Subcommittees

Meetings of the Property Tax Relief Task Force, a panel tasked with pinpointing causal factors of Illinois’ high property tax burden and identifying policy changes to provide relief to Illinois homeowners, continued during the week.

To learn more about the subcommittees and the Task Force, click here.

Farm Safety Shifts into High Gear with Harvest Approaching

Recognizing the inherent risks associated with one of Illinois’ most significant industries, September 15 through the 21 has been designated National Farm Safety and Health Week.

Get more information on this year's theme for Farm Safety and Health Week here!

National Child Passenger Safety Week Underway

Aiming to increase awareness for child passenger safety, September 15 through the 21 has been designated National Child Passenger Safety Week.

For more information on Illinois’ Child Passenger Safety program or to find an event location near you, visit www.buckleupillinois.org or visit my website for more on this story.