PONTIAC, Ill. -- State Senator Dan Rutherford (R-Pontiac) would like to take an opportunity to inform constituents of an upcoming Illinois State tax amnesty period.  
 
Senate Bill 377 creates a one-time tax amnesty period from October 1, 2010 to November 8, 2010. The Illinois Department of Revenue will administer the program and waive all interest and penalties on tax liabilities incurred between June 30, 2002 and July 1, 2010 for those who contact the department.  
 
“Everyone should pay their taxes on time and in full, but this is a chance for those who were unable to meet their state tax obligations to fulfill their debt and save money by not having to pay interest and penalties,” Senator Rutherford said. “Since this applies to all taxes that are collected by the Department of Revenue, I encourage people to carefully review this option.”

Failure to satisfy a liability for the period covered by the amnesty program will result in the doubling of any penalty. 
 
For more information, please visit Senator Rutherford’s website: www.DanRutherford.com