Illinois · Illinois Vehicle Code (625 ILCS 5)
625 ILCS 5 § 3-1001: A tax is hereby imposed on the privilege of using, in this State, any motor vehicle as defined in Section 1-146 of this Code acquired by gift, transfer, or purchase, and having a year model designation preceding the year of application for title by 5 or fewer years prior to October 1, 1985 and 10 or
What this law says, in plain English
A tax on motor vehicle use in the state applies based on vehicle age and purchase price, with different rates depending on the transaction date and vehicle value. Certain uses and transfers are exempt, including resale by registered retailers and gifts to surviving spouses.
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