Property Tax Protection · Illinois

Never be surprised by a property tax bill.

A clear monthly plan today. Our planned service would hold your property tax funds and make payments when due, once required state approvals and legal and payment reviews are complete.

Planned pricing: $39 to enroll, then $15/month. Demo only — no charges or funds moved.

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Your tax plan
Example property · Cook County
On track
$4,200.00
$2,100 saved$2,100 to go
Set aside monthly
$525
Months left
4
Receipt:
Not yet uploaded

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The problem

Tax bills come twice a year. Surprises shouldn't.

  • Bills arrive bigger than you planned.
  • Two due dates a year are easy to lose track of.
  • No escrow means it's all on you.
What we do

Everything you need to walk into every due date ready

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Track every bill

Add each property by address, county and parcel number (PIN). Any Illinois county.

A monthly set-aside plan

We divide what's left by the months until it's due, so you always know exactly what to save.

Fall-behind warnings

If your savings slip behind pace, your plan turns "At risk" so you can catch up early.

All your properties, one dashboard

Own more than one home or a rental? See every bill, balance and due date in one place.

Planned payments when due

Once required state approvals and legal and payment reviews are complete, the planned service would hold your tax funds and pay the county when due. This is not available yet.

Receipt proof, verified

Upload your receipt and our team checks it, so you have a record you can rely on.

How it works

Three simple steps

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  1. 01
    Add your properties

    Enter the address, county and parcel number (PIN) — any Illinois county.

  2. 02
    Save a little each month

    We tell you how much to set aside each month and warn you if you fall behind.

  3. 03
    Plan for payments when due

    After required state approvals and legal and payment reviews, our planned service would hold your funds and pay when due. For now, pay the county yourself and upload your receipt. Simulated — no funds moved.

Your status at a glance

Know where every bill stands

On track

You've saved at least your share for this point in the plan.

At risk

You're behind pace. Your monthly amount goes up to catch you up.

Overdue

The due date passed and no receipt has been added yet.

Paid

A receipt is on file for this bill.

Owner-reported

You told us the bill was paid.

Verified

Our team checked your uploaded receipt.

Good to know

State approval comes before holding your money

  • Our planned service would hold your property tax funds and pay the county when your bill is due.
  • Holding funds and making payments will not begin until required state approvals and legal and payment reviews are complete.
  • Today, this demo offers planning and receipt tracking only. Simulated — no funds moved. If a bill is due now, you must pay the county yourself.
Who it's for

Made for people who pay their own taxes

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Homeowners without escrow

Paid off your mortgage or pay taxes yourself? Get a clear plan for each installment.

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Landlords & investors

Several properties, several counties, several due dates — all tracked together.

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New buyers

Just closed? Start your first tax plan before your first bill arrives.

Pricing

One simple price

No percentage of your taxes, no hidden fees. Billing starts when we launch.

$15 / month
+ $39 one-time enrollment
  • Bill tracking for your properties
  • Monthly set-aside plan
  • Fall-behind warnings
  • Receipt upload & verification
Start my tax plan
Your data stays yours

Earnest Ease LLC will not sell any data.

Bonded & insured

We carry a surety bond and E&O insurance.

Records you can rely on

Staff-verified receipts, kept on file.

FAQ

Questions property owners ask

Walk into every due date ready.

Set up your first property in a few minutes.