Cook County assessor Kaegi’s office collects $15M of ineligible tax exemptions – The Real Deal

Of the $5.1 million collected in 2021, $3.5 million was paid to schools, parks, libraries and first responders, the assessor’s office said in a release. About $4.6 million was gathered in 2020 and $6 million the previous year. More than a thousand non-eligible people’s benefits were removed, the office added.
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Platinum Goose
4 years ago

$15M over three years, that’s nothing. I’m guessing there’s many more millions that can be recovered from taxpayers fraudulently taking the homeowners and seniors exemption. Roll out a program where you can turn in the cheaters. Offer a small reward and make the cheaters pay a penalty, and double the penalty for any city or county employee.

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