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David Harris, Illinois Department of Revenue | Official Website

Tazewell County has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The equalization factor, also known as the "multiplier," is used to ensure that property assessments are uniform across counties in Illinois.

This process is important because many of the state's approximately 6,600 local taxing districts, such as school districts and fire protection districts, span more than one county. Without equalization, taxpayers with similar properties in different counties could face unequal tax burdens.

Illinois law requires most property to be assessed at one-third of its market value. However, farm property is tre

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