Commercial & Farm Truck

Commercial Distribution Fee (CDF) Frequently Asked Questions

Was the Commercial Distribution Fee repealed?
Effective July 1, 2005, the Commercial Distribution Fee Sales Tax Exemption was eliminated and the Rolling Sales Tax Exemption was further defined.

Has the CDF rate been changed?
Effective July 1, 2006, the CDF fee new purchases and registration renewals will be reduced to 14.35 percent surcharge of the registration fees.

What changes were made to the Rolling Stock sales tax exemption?
To qualify for the Rolling Stock exemption a vehicle must have a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of over 16,000 pounds and must be used by an interstate carrier for hire and travel in interstate commerce for more than 50 percent of its trips or miles during a 12-month period. These changes give the purchaser of the new vehicle or trailer the option of using the mileage or trip method of determining how to qualify for the Rolling Stock sales tax exemption.

For more information regarding the CDF, see Illinois Department of Revenue Informational Bulletin, FY-2005-02 or call the Secretary of State's Commercial and Farm Truck Division at 217-782-4815 or 217-782-4816.

For more information regarding the Rolling Stock sales tax exemption, see Illinois Department of Revenue Informational Bulletin, FY-2005-01 or call 800-732-8866.

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