- Illinois HB 4951 prohibits interchange fees paid by merchants
- Law goes into effect on July 1, 2025
- Card networks cannot charge fees on tax or gratuity amount in a sale
- Businesses currently pay interchange fees on total bill value, including tax and tips
- New law restricts changes in other fees by card processors
- $1,000 civil penalty per transaction plus fee refund after law goes into effect
- Illinois taxpayers should be aware of the law and look out for updates
- Merchants should ensure systems can track how fees are applied for documentation after effective date
Source: salestaxinstitute.com
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