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At a training session in Evanston, Taylor Lopez asks whether Illinois property tax is imposed at one fixed statewide rate per home. Which answer is correct?

Correct Answer

D) No. Illinois property taxes are based on the property's EAV and the local tax rate needed by taxing districts, not on one fixed statewide rate.

Illinois Department of Revenue explains that property tax depends on equalized assessed value and local taxing needs, rather than a single statewide rate.

Answer Options
A
Yes. Illinois uses one fixed statewide property-tax rate for every parcel.
B
No. Illinois property tax is based only on the buyer's mortgage interest rate.
C
Yes. Illinois uses one fixed rate inside Cook County and another fixed rate outside Cook.
D
No. Illinois property taxes are based on the property's EAV and the local tax rate needed by taxing districts, not on one fixed statewide rate.

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