The Exemption Unit of the Tax Division processes Amusement Tax exemptions on an event basis in accordance to Section 4-156-020B(5)(a) through (g) of the Chicago Amusement Tax ordinance. In addition to the Amusement Tax exemption, the unit processes the following:
1) Transaction Tax release certificates (Section 3-32-060 of the Chicago Personal Property Lease Transaction Tax ordinance).
Please call our Exemption Unit at the number below to apply.
2) Electricity Use Tax resale certificates (Section 3-53-050 of the Electricity Use Tax ordinance).
Please call our Exemption Unit at the number below to apply.
3) Telecommunication Tax resale certificates (Section 3-73-080 of the Telecommunications Tax ordinance).
Please call our Exemption Unit at the number below to apply.
4) Vehicle Fuel Certificate of Registration - Distributor (Section 3-52-110 of the Vehicle Fuel Tax ordinance).
Please call our Exemption Unit at the number below to apply.
5) Amusement Tax Exemption Application
Complete this application if you are exempt because of any of the reasons listed on the form.
6) Amusement Tax Exemption Application - DJ's
Complete this Amusement tax exemption application for live cultural performance regarding DJs.
Please contact our Exemption Unit at 312-747-1209 if you have questions regarding any of the above exemptions or for information on where to fax or mail your exemption application.