Illinois Code § 18

Illinois Code § 18. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.

§ 18.

Effective dates. This Act takes effect on becoming law and applies only to taxable transfers occurring on or after January 1, 1990, provided that: (a) The provisions contained in Sections 6 and 8 of this Act which provide for an extension of time to file or to pay tax, if an extension of time is granted by the Internal Revenue Service, shall apply with respect to the estates of decedents dying on or after January 1, 1983. (b) A claim for refund of Illinois estate tax or penalties arising from the effective date provisions set forth in subsection (a) of this Section shall not be denied because of the expiration of the time for filing that claim, under the law that otherwise would apply, if the claim is filed not later than the date which is one year after the date this Act takes effect. (Source: P.A. 86-737.)

Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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  • Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 18
  • Jurisdiction: Illinois
  • Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
  • Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)

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