Cook County, IL · Cook County
Protest and Petition for Hearing Form
Cook County taxpayers use this petition to challenge a tax determination or assessment and request a hearing before the Department of Revenue.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Cook County · Cook County, Cook County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- cookcountyil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
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What this form is
This form lets a petitioner protest a Cook County tax determination or assessment and request a hearing on disputed tax, penalties, or interest. It asks for identifying and assessment details, the tax periods involved, and specific factual and legal reasons for each protest. The form states the petition is filed within 30 days after delivery or mailing of the notice; additional supporting statements may be attached.
Who needs it
A taxpayer disputing a Cook County tax determination or assessment who seeks a hearing uses this form to explain the protest.
How to submit it
Email the protest to [email protected], or deliver or mail it to the Department of Revenue Compliance Division at 118 N. Clark St., Room 1160, Chicago, IL 60602.
About notarization
This form is signed without a notary; the petitioner or authorized representative signs it, and any required Power of Attorney form must be executed separately.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Petition
Download the Protest and Petition for Hearing Form.
- 2
Complete the Form
Enter the petitioner and assessment information, tax periods, and specific factual and legal reasons for each protest.
- 3
Gather Attachments
Attach any additional statements needed to explain your reasons. A representative may need a separately executed Power of Attorney form.
- 4
Submit to the County
Email the protest to [email protected], or deliver or mail it to the Department of Revenue Compliance Division at the address listed on the form.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Protest and Petition for Hearing Form?
- It lets a petitioner challenge a Cook County tax determination or assessment and request a hearing, with specific reasons for disputing tax, penalties, or interest.
- Who can use this petition?
- A taxpayer disputing a Cook County tax determination or assessment can use it to request a hearing and explain the reasons for the protest.
- Do I need a notary for the Protest and Petition for Hearing Form?
- No. The petitioner or authorized representative signs the form without a notary. A Power of Attorney form must be executed separately for a representative unless that person is an officer or employee of the taxpayer.
- How do I submit the Protest and Petition for Hearing Form?
- Email it to [email protected], or deliver or mail it to the Department of Revenue Compliance Division at 118 N. Clark St., Room 1160, Chicago, IL 60602.