To help alleviate some of the economic challenges facing bars and restaurants due to COVID-19, the Department of Revenue will defer sales tax payments for more than 24,000 small- and medium-sized bars and restaurants.
This deferral is expected to provide relief to nearly 80% of bars and restaurants in Illinois. Find more information and check whether your business qualifies at Illinois Department of Revenue business relief information .
To learn more about what measures the state is taking to help Illinoisans affected by COVID-19—including disaster assistance loans, dedicated shopping hours for seniors, and expanded health care services—read Gov. JB Pritzker's March 19 announcement at Illinois COVID-19 state response announcement (March 19, 2020) .
