Can a retailer authorize the release of confidential information?
Yes. In order to do so, the retailer must send the department a written authorization stating:
- the department may provide the local government’s share of sales tax that was received on the retailer’s behalf for the village, city, town, or county named;
- the period of time for which that information can be provided;
- the retailer’s Illinois Business Tax number;
- the retailer’s business name, address, and city, town, village, or county; and
- the retailer’s signature, printed name, title, and telephone number.
