Joint Session with Illinois County Treasurers' Association

The High Cost of Late Tax Bills
Presented by: Mark D. Armstrong, CIAO-M, Kane County Supervisor of Assessments

The property tax cycle requires coordination from county offices, township assessors, taxing districts, and the Illinois Department of Revenue. But what happens when the tax cycle is delayed? Late tax bills can be expensive, both in opportunity cost and statutory interest paid. Join this session for insights on how these costs can be quantified, and what can be done to minimize them

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Tax Bill Updates & Collection Guidelines

Recent changes to state law have changes what is required to be included in property tax bill mailings. Information on bills comes from a variety of sources, including assessment offices and taxing districts. Bring your own county’s tax bills and mailing inserts, and learn the best practices from around the state.

Luncheon

Industry News You Can Use
Presented by: 

• Adrianne Bailey, Property Tax Division Manager, Illinois Department of Revenue
• Josh Barnett, Executive Director, Illinois Property Assessment Institute
• Adrianne Bailey, Illinois Chapter Vice President, International Association of Assessing Officers
• Julie A. Russell, CAOA Representative, Illinois Association of County Officials

Good Deeds and Bad
Presented by: Jason LeMar, CIAO, Equalization & Sales Ratio Section Manager, Property Tax Division, Illinois Department of Revenue and Jennifer Gomric Minton, CIAO-M, St. Clair County Assessor

Each year, the Department of Revenue uses real estate transfer declaration for the development of sales-ratio studies.  If a transfer does not meet the requirements of a valid sale, it should be excluded.  But what if that disqualifying information is not available on the RETD, how can what should be done?  Learn best practices in providing information to IDOR on the exclusion of sales not meeting criteria.

2:45 - 3:15 p.m.

Battery Electric Storage Systems
Presented by: Julie A Russell, CIAO-S, CAOA Legislative Committee

In the Fall of 2025, the General Assembly passed legislation creating a preferential assessment for battery electric storage systems. Learn the background of this property type and how to property with this emerging technology.

3:15 - 3:55 p.m.

Legislative Update
Presented by: Timothy A. Jorczak, CAE, AAS, CIAO, CAOA Legislative Chairman

The second year of the 104th General Assembly has been in session since January; learn how certain bills are progressing, including CAOA initiatives on developer lots and Board of Review qualifications.

Drawing for $100 Amazon Gift Card

A drawing will be held for a $100 Amazon gift card; all CAOA members who are present are eligible to win! 

IACO President's Wild West Dinner

Dust off your boots, grab your cowboy hat, and mosey over for a boot-stompin’ dinner buffet before hitting the dance floor. Enjoy line dancing and great music as our DJ keeps the dance hall hoppin’ all evening. You might even ride off with a prize!