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On February 6, 2008, the Chicago City Council amended its existing real property transfer tax ordinance to increase the rate of tax from $7.50 per $1,000 of value to $10.50 per $1,000 of value, a 40% increase in the tax rate. The increased rate will be effective for transactions occurring on or after April 1, 2008. Click here for more

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