I just received a "cook county use tax" form in the mail today. I originally bought my car in IN, then brought it to chicago to register. They charged me the difference in sales tax between IN and IL ($66) during registration. Fine fine...

Now I have this form that says I owe 3/4 of 1% of the purchase cost as "use tax"

Did I already pay this in the difference between the two state's sales taxes? By my calculations,this would be like 200 bucks ...so I'm betting they're not the same

Between the 2x a year city sticker, sales tax difference, and now this use tax FFS they're nickel and diming me to death!!

 

There is a state sales/use tax and also some county sales/use tax in IL. The state tax you paid in IN, you will get a credit toward the state tax in IL. The county tax you will have to pay.

 

RUT-25 & RUT-50. You need to file one of these two when bringing in a new/used car from out of state. Usually when you buy new/used in state, the dealer takes care of this.

 

aaand.... lol @ crook county

 

honestly just say your cousin gave you the car. I haven't paid taxes on used cars since I was 18( im now 28).