Stay current on the Illinois tax issues that matter most to your clients. This practical webcast provides a focused overview of key areas of Illinois taxation, including sales and property tax exemptions, income tax issues affecting corporations, pass-through entities, and individuals, franchise tax compliance, and tax dispute procedures.
Credits: 4 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR
Program Agenda
Wednesday, December 9, 2026 Live Webcast
11:30 – 12:00
Check-In & Registration
12:00 – 1:00
Exemptions & Audits in Illinois Sales and Property Tax
Explore key Illinois sales and property tax exemptions, including manufacturing and nonprofit exemptions. Attorneys will learn how to advise buyers, sellers, and exemption-claiming entities through audits, records issues, common pitfalls, and litigation triggers, with practical checklists and real-world scenarios.
Michael Coveny
Illinois Department of Revenue
Chicago
1:10 – 2:10
Illinois Income Tax: Corporate, Pass-Through Entity, and Individual Residency
This class focuses on Illinois income tax issues for corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, and individuals. Gain insights into individual residency disputes, aggressive Department positions, and best practices for defending clients. Special attention to the role of attorneys and accountants in representing taxpayers.
Keith W. Staats
Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois
Springfield
2:20 – 3:20
Illinois Franchise Tax: Navigating Ambiguity & Leveraging Case Law
Unpack the complexities of Illinois franchise tax, where statutory guidance is limited and case law plays a critical role. Learn to identify compliance traps, build practical checklists, and leverage recent court decisions to support your clients. Ideal for practitioners seeking clarity in a challenging area.
C. Eric Fader
Duane Morris, LLP
Chicago
Michael A. Lovett
The Law Office of Michael A. Lovett, LLC
Buffalo Grove
3:30 – 4:30
Procedure & Practice: Protests, Forums, Audits-to-Appeals
Master the procedural landscape for Illinois tax disputes, from Department notices to resolution. Compare the Tax Tribunal and Administrative Hearings, understand jurisdictional nuances, and avoid common misfilings. Integrate lessons from audits into appeals strategy, with actionable steps for attorneys and CPAs.
Michael Coveny
Illinois Department of Revenue
Chicago
From Your Faculty
State and Local Taxation 2026 Edition
C. Eric Fader, Michael Coveny, and Keith W. Staats are contributing authors of this IICLE handbook.
Explore the Handbook →