Whitt Law Llc

Illinois spouses who filed joint returns can escape responsibility for tax debts caused by the other spouse — through innocent spouse, separation of liability, or equitable relief.

Illinois taxpayers facing IRS audits should know — most audits are correspondence (mail-only), 3-year SOL is standard, and you have appeal + Tax Court rights at every step.

Illinois property tax effective rate: ~2.07% (2nd highest). Cook County triennial reassessments; many local levying districts.