Campton Hills approves reciprocal data agreement with Illinois Department of Revenue, trustees outline streaming-tax outreach

Campton Hills — Trustees on Feb. 3 approved Resolution 26-07, a reciprocal agreement with the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) that allows the village to receive parcel- and revenue-related information — including data tied to a recently introduced telecommunications/streaming tax line — for revenue projections and administration.

Village staff explained the agreement is primarily for revenue projection purposes and that IDOR supplies data to registered municipalities. The board heard that staff and consultants had contacted more than 70 streaming and telecommunications vendors to alert them to the village's ordinance and to confirm collection and remittance arrangements.

Trustee Janet and others told residents the village does not determine vendor billing practices; if a resident believes a streaming tax or charge is incorrect, the most efficient remedy is to contact the streaming service directly so the vendor can confirm an exact address and jurisdiction. Trustee Frank noted the complication that some ZIP codes are shared across municipal boundaries and recommended outreach to neighboring jurisdictions with shared ZIP codes, including St. Charles, so residents are informed.

The resolution passed by roll call. Trustees said highlighted warrant entries related to development escrow would be paid from escrow once reimbursements arrive; staff said the agreement would help the village produce better revenue projections but does not create new enforcement powers for the village over vendor billing.