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Which of the following statements about Illinois property taxes is NOT correct under current Illinois law?

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B) Illinois property taxes are paid entirely in advance for the upcoming tax year.

Illinois property taxes are paid in arrears, not in advance. Taxes levied for a given calendar year are billed and collected during the following year. For example, taxes for the 2023 tax year are typically billed and paid in 2024. The statement in option B directly contradicts this fundamental feature of the Illinois property tax system.

Answer Options
A
Property owners may challenge their assessments through a local board of review or the Property Tax Appeal Board.
B
Illinois property taxes are paid entirely in advance for the upcoming tax year.
C
The General Homestead Exemption reduces EAV by up to $8,000 in Cook County and counties contiguous to Cook, and up to $5,000 in all other counties.
D
To qualify for the General Homestead Exemption, the property must be the owner's principal residence as of January 1 of the assessment year.

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