- Effective January 1, 2025, businesses leasing or renting tangible personal property in Illinois are now classified as retailers
- The law targets all persons who lease or rent tangible personal property in the ordinary course of business
- Understanding the new definition of a lease is crucial for navigating the upcoming tax requirements
- Newly defined retailers must register with the Illinois Department of Revenue and remit sales tax on lease or rental receipts
- Businesses can claim a tax exemption on purchases for leasing or rental using Form CRT-61
- Lessor must remit tax only on the portion of the selling price they receive within a specific reporting period
- Existing contracts established before the new law takes effect are subject to the new tax regulations
Source: thompsontax.com
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