Illinois non-profit hospitals treat patients regardless of ability to pay and provide nearly $7 billion a year in community benefits. These hospitals meet stringent standards for property tax exemption.
Ruling on Oswald v. Beard, the Illinois Supreme Court unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the state’s property tax exemption law for non-profit hospitals. IHA led efforts to defend the law.
A circuit court judge ruled in favor of the Carle Foundation in Feb. 2020, finding it was entitled to property tax exemptions for four parcels in Urbana for the tax years 2005-2011.
Get important information on property and sales tax exemptions, including frequently asked questions and updates from the Illinois Dept. of Revenue.
IHA has compiled essential resources, including links to Illinois tax forms and the IRS' 990 tax form, to help members to navigate tax exemption requirements.
Improving health within hospitals and beyond their walls—that’s what Illinois hospitals are doing every day. By providing nearly $7 billion in community benefits, hospitals are serving the most vulnerable. They’re also developing programs and partnerships focused on wellness and access to care.