HB1074

Illinois HB1074 prohibits income tax return preparers and software companies from charging fees for electronic filing of tax returns.

Illinois HB1074 amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to prohibit income tax return preparers and software companies from charging separate fees for electronic filing of tax returns. It also bans software companies from selling versions of their tax software that charge such fees while offering other versions without them. Violations incur civil penalties, with $500 for the first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent violation. These penalties are payable to the Department and subject to judicial review under the Administrative Review Law.