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Under Illinois property tax law, what is equalized assessed value (EAV)?

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A) The assessed value after application of the state equalization factor, before subtracting qualifying homestead exemptions.

Under Illinois law, EAV is calculated by multiplying the local assessed value by the state equalization factor (also called the multiplier). This produces the EAV. Homestead exemptions — such as the General Homestead Exemption — are subtracted from the EAV in a subsequent step to arrive at the final taxable value. EAV and taxable value are therefore distinct figures in the Illinois tax calculation sequence.

Answer Options
A
The assessed value after application of the state equalization factor, before subtracting qualifying homestead exemptions.
B
The assessed value after all homestead exemptions have been subtracted, representing the final taxable value.
C
The property's fair market value multiplied directly by the local tax rate to produce the tax bill.
D
The assessed value divided by the state equalization factor, used to calculate the county's assessment ratio.

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