Enterprise ZoneBusiness Reporting Update

April 25, 2013Patrick Heath

Illinois Department of Revenue

Concept: Web-based reporting for businesses Report EZ benefits, jobs and investment 2012 report due March 30, 2013

But… Language and site were not final

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Website went live in February 2013

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EZ Reporting System

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Enter Account ID

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Choose Report Access Code

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Report Information

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Report Information, Continued

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Released bulletin in February

Contacted zone admins and DCEO-certified businesses via mail

Contacted business reporters – 1 story in Springfield paper

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Outreach to Business Community

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Extended reporting deadline to May 29, 2013

We have 99 business reports as of April 15 (out of approx. 300 businesses contacted)

Reports filed appear reasonable

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Current Reporting Status

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2nd letter to businesses who have not yet reported

Pull data June 3, 2013 Tabulate, clean and cross-check data,

produce report for DCEO Leave reporting system open for stragglers

until August?

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Next Steps for Reporting

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IDOR Website: http://www.revenue.state.il.us/Businesses/NewEnterpriseZoneReportingInformation.htm

Email contact: REV.EZReporting@illinois.gov

IEZA LinkedIn Group

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How to Get Help

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Questions?

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