Contact the Illinois Dept of Revenue to start.  Then contact the county and city finance departments to see if you need a license or to remit any occupancy tax to them directly.

Hi hattorin,

You also need to be aware of this: City of Chicago Registration and What are my city's potential regulations?

With a quick Google Search I found this information*:

https://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/fin/supp_info/revenue/tax_list/hotel_accommodationstax.html

https://www.illinoispolicy.org/new-cook-county-hotel-tax-will-make-visiting-chicago-even-pricier/

http://tax.illinois.gov/#&panel1-1

Also, this company is who we've recommended in the past for all your tax question needs: https://offers.avalara.co/

Thanks!

Erinn

HomeAway Community Manager

*This is in no way a fully inclusive list, this is just meant to be a jumping off point.

You will need to set up accounts with each governmental body.  State, County and City.  With the City you will need to register and have a license.  LOTS of regulations with the city and they have been on a rampage lately, denying almost 3000 applications for license.

another option is

Hot Spot Tax 

I suggest hiring them at least until you understand what you need to do =

https://www.avalara.com/us/en/products/lodging-tax.html?referrer=&lastReferrer=www.avalara.com&sessionId=1537456396290&r…