Illinois Administrative Code
Title 86 - REVENUE
Part 130 - RETAILERS' OCCUPATION TAX
Subpart T - DIRECT PAYMENT PROGRAM
ILLUSTRATION A - Examples of Tax Exemption Card
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) This Illustration A provides samples of the tax exemption cards issued by the U.S. Department of State to certain foreign government personnel and offices under the authority of the Foreign Missions Act (22 USC 4301 et seq.) prior to June 2011. The plastic cards, which are the size of credit cards and have a hologram, are valid nationwide. Cards are used at the point of sale for exemption from State and local sales taxes and similar taxes normally charged to customers. Some cards have restrictions on tax-free purchases. Tax exemption cards are not valid for exemption from taxes on telephones, other utilities, or gasoline purchases. Cards are not transferable. Only the person whose photograph appears on the front side of the card may use it. Vendors may ask for additional identification such as a driver's license.
b) Examples of tax exemption cards for personal purchases.
c) Mission tax exemption cards are issued to embassies, consulates, and international organizations for official purchases only and for the sole benefit of the mission identified on the face of the card. All purchases must be made in the name of the mission and paid for by mission check or credit card (not cash or personal check). Personal purchases are prohibited when using a mission tax exemption card.
d) Examples of tax exemption cards for mission (official) business.
e) Examples of reverse of both mission and personal tax exemption cards.
f) Beginning in June 2011, the U.S. Department of State began issuing new types of U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Tax Exemption Cards. The new Diplomatic Tax Exemption Cards are the same size as credit cards, made from plastic, and contain security features such as laser-engraved personalization of data, the inclusion of an optically variable device or kinegram, and tactile micro-text (small raised text). They are valid nationwide. These cards are used at the point of sale for exemption from State and local sales taxes and similar taxes normally charged to customers. Some cards have restrictions on tax-free purchases. Tax exemption cards are not valid for exemption from taxes on telecommunications, other utilities, or gasoline purchases. The cards are not transferable. Only the person whose photograph appears on the front side of the card may use the card. Vendors may ask for additional identification such as a driver's license.
Cards with this image are intended to be used solely in connection with official purchases; the cardholder/mission is eligible for exemption from sales, occupancy, restaurant/meal, and other similarly imposed taxes without restriction.
Cards with this image are intended to be used solely in connection with official purchases; the cardholder/mission is subject to some degree of restriction on exemption from sales, occupancy, restaurant/meal, and other similarly imposed taxes. (For example, such cards may read "EXEMPT FROM TAXES IMPOSED ON PURCHASES OVER $300; NOT VALID AT HOTELS".)
Cards with this image are intended to be used solely in connection with personal purchases; the cardholder is eligible for exemption from sales, occupancy, restaurant/meal, and other similarly imposed taxes without restriction.
Cards with this image are intended to be used solely in connection with personal purchases; the cardholder is subject to some degree of restriction on exemption from sales, occupancy, restaurant/meal, and other similarly imposed taxes. (For example, such cards may read "EXEMPT FROM TAXES IMPOSED ON PURCHASES OF HOTEL STAYS, RESTAURANT MEALS, AND RENTAL CARS".)
g) Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO) Cards. Each TECRO card will indicate the cardholder's exemption type (e.g., Mission Tax Exemption Card or Personal Tax Exemption Card) and the exempted taxes (e.g., State and local sales taxes, restaurant and similar taxes). For illustrative purposes only, below are samples of the TECRO exemption cards. It is important to look at the exemption card to determine the precise exemptions to which the cardholder is entitled.
