Form Rut-50-X - Instructions

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Illinois Department of Revenue
RUT-50-X Instructions
General Information
Specific Instructions
Who must file Form RUT-50-X?
Which parts of this form do I need to complete?
You must file Form RUT-50-X if you have previously filed Form RUT-50,
Everyone must complete Parts 1, 2, and 4.
Vehicle Use Tax Transaction Return, and
You must also complete Part 3 if you are changing financial
• you want to correct your return, either to pay more tax or to
information.
request a refund for overpaid tax; or
• you are making corrections to nonfinancial information on your
Part 1: Identify yourself
return.
1
Write your PV number. You can find this preprinted number at
Do not file Form RUT-50-X for amounts of less than $1.
the top of your original Form RUT-50.
What is the deadline for filing this form?
2
Write your name as it appears on your original Form RUT-50.
The deadline for filing to obtain a refund for an overpayment of tax
3
Write the vehicle co-owner’s name, if applicable, as it appears on
changes semiannually on January 1 and July 1. If you file this
the original Form RUT-50.
amended return between January 1 and June 30 of this year, you
4
Write your address as it appears on your original Form RUT-50.
may file a claim for tax overpaid during the current year and previous
5
Write your Social Security number (SSN). If you do not have one,
36 months. Beginning July 1, you may file a claim for tax overpaid
write your federal employer identification number (FEIN).
during the current year and previous 30 months.
6
Write a telephone number where you can be reached during
Note: We use the U.S. Postal Service postmark date as the filing
regular daytime business hours.
date of a properly signed amended return (claim for credit).
If you are making an additional payment, there is no deadline;
Part 2: Check the reason you are correcting your
however, the longer you wait to pay, the more interest you will owe.
return
To what address do I mail my completed return?
Check the Reason (1 through 8) that best reflects why you are
correcting your original Form RUT-50.
Mail your completed return to:
If you checked Reason 1 (there was an error in the purchase date
PRIVATE VEHICLE USE TAX SECTION
entered), write the correct purchase date on the line provided.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
If you checked Reason 3 (there was an error in the original seller’s
PO BOX 19011
name, seller's address, or vehicle description), write the correct
SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9011
original seller’s name, seller's address, or vehicle description ( i.e.,
Where do I get forms?
year, make, model, VIN) on the lines provided.
If you checked Reason 4a (sold to an exempt organization), write the
If you need additional amended returns, you may photocopy a blank
organization's tax-exempt “E” number on the line provided.
return, or you may ask us to send you additional copies.
Note: To qualify, the buyer must be the organization itself rather than
You can obtain forms by
a member or officer of the organization. The item must be titled and/
• calling our 24-hour Forms Order Line at 1 800 356-6302
or registered in the organization’s name, paid for with the
• calling “Illinois Tax Fax,” our fax-on-demand service, at
organization's funds. The organization’s tax-exempt number must
217 785-3400
have been in effect on the day the item was purchased.
• writing to
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
If you checked Reason 4c (sold to an interstate carrier), attach a
PO BOX 19010
completed and signed Form RUT-7, Rolling Stock Certification.
SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9010
Check Reason 8 only if Reasons 1 through 7 do not apply. Please
• visiting our Web site at
explain the reason you are correcting your original return on the
lines provided. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
Where do I get help?
If you have a question, you can get help by
• calling our Taxpayer Assistance Division at 1 800 732-8866 or
217 782-3336
• calling our TDD (telecommunications device for the deaf) at
1 800 544-5304
• writing to
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
PO BOX 19041
SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9015
• visiting our Web site at
RUT-50-X (R-3/98)
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