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IDOR News & Updates - July 8, 2026
File and Pay Private Party Vehicle Use Tax Electronically
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Illinois now offers free electronic tax filing and payment through MyTax Illinois for your private‑party motor vehicle purchase.
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What do I file if I recently purchased a motor vehicle from a private party?
Before you title and license your vehicle with the Illinois Secretary of State, you must file and pay any taxes owed.
If you purchased a motor vehicle from a person or business not engaged in selling vehicles at retail, you must file Form RUT-50, Private Party Vehicle Use Tax Transaction Return, and pay the required vehicle use tax based on the purchase price or fair market value.
How do I file and pay these taxes electronically using MyTax Illinois?
Use Form RUT-50, located at MyTax.Illinois.gov, to electronically file and pay for free.
You will need:
- A copy of the purchase agreement and other documentation, including the vehicle identification number (VIN) and odometer reading.
- The driver’s license number of the vehicle purchaser, or—for businesses—the owner’s driver’s license number.
- Your bank account type, account number, and routing number. All MyTax Illinois RUT‑50 payments must be made electronically using your bank account.
- A way to print the completed Form RUT‑50 generated by MyTax Illinois.
Important: Print your Form RUT‑50. The Illinois Secretary of State cannot process your title and license plate request without a printed copy of this form.
For additional information, please review the Form RUT-50 Instructions.
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