City Treasurer

Kelly P. Stupasky
City Treasurer
217-228-4575
kstupasky@quincyil.gov

Lori Oliver
Deputy Treasurer
217-228-4575
coqtreas@quincyil.gov

About the Treasurer
 Kelly P. Stupasky was appointed Treasurer of the City of Quincy in December 2023, with his term beginning on January 1, 2024. He was re-elected in April 2025 to serve a four-year term, which expires on April 30, 2029. His duties are defined by statute and ordinance.

Mr. Stupasky is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), Illinois Government Finance Officers Association (IGFOA), Association of Public Treasurers of the United States and Canada (APT US&C), and the Illinois Municipal Treasurers Association (IMTA). He is also a Certified Public Funds Investment Manager (CPFIM).

A lifelong resident of Quincy, Mr. Stupasky graduated from Quincy Senior High School and is a 2007 graduate of the Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Before joining the City of Quincy Treasurer’s Office as Office Manager in March 2023, he spent 36 years in banking—serving the last 23 years as Vice President of Commercial Loans and Business Banking.

Mr. Stupasky is actively involved in the community. He is a member of the Quincy Service Club, serves as a Trustee on the Quincy Park Foundation Board, and was elected as a Commissioner on the Quincy Park Board for a two-year term in 2017.

Responsibilities
The City Treasurer is responsible for managing the City's financial resources through the following duties:

• Revenue Management

  • Receives, deposits, and accurately records all revenues collected by the City

  • Maintains detailed records of all funds received, including the source and purpose

• Bank Account Oversight

  • Controls and monitors all City bank accounts

  • Deposits funds daily into interest-bearing accounts

• Investment of Idle Funds

  • Reviews idle funds daily and invests them based on anticipated cash flow needs

  • Ensures investments maintain liquidity while achieving optimal returns

  • Primarily invests in banks with branches located within Quincy city limits

  • Adheres to state statutes governing deposit limits based on each bank’s equity capital

• Debt Accounting

  • Maintains accurate records of all debts owed to the City

• Financial Reporting

  • Submits monthly financial reports to the City Council detailing revenues and expenditures

  • Provides an annual financial report summarizing all receipts, disbursements, and transactions for the preceding fiscal year

A statutorily required report detailing all revenue received and expenditures incurred during the previous fiscal year, along with a summary of operations for all municipal funds and account groups. This report must be published within six months following the end of each fiscal year.

Definition: City Treasurer Annual Report
The City Treasurer Annual Report is a statutorily required financial document that provides a comprehensive overview of a municipality’s financial activity for the preceding fiscal year. It includes:

-A detailed account of all revenue received
-A record of all expenditures incurred
-A summary of operations for all municipal funds and account groups

This report ensures transparency and accountability in the city's financial management and must be published within six months after the end of each fiscal year, as required by law.

Each report corresponds to a specific fiscal year (e.g., FY 2024: May 1, 2023 – April 30, 2024), and is made available to the public to promote openness in local government finance.

Trash Stickers
Trash stickers are sold in sheets of ten for $15.00. One sticker is required on trash bags up to 16 gallons and two stickers are required on bags over 16 gallons. The stickers are available at the Treasurer's Office and at numerous businesses throughout Quincy.

Nuisance Violations
Payments for nuisance violations are paid at the Treasurer's Office or online via the City of Quincy Miscellaneous Invoice ePay by selecting Non-Utility Invoice ePay. Please call the office for verification of the amount due. Invoices not paid within thirty days result in a lien placed on the property and will include filing and release fees.

Accounts Receivables Invoices
Payment for invoices billed by the Treasurer's Office can be made online via the City of Quincy Miscellaneous Invoice ePay by selecting Non-Utility Invoice ePay or by mail, dropped off at one of our drop boxes, or brought into the office.

Additional Information
Payments for invoices may be made online via the City of Quincy Miscellaneous Invoice ePay by selecting Non-Utility Invoice ePay. Examples of charges that are invoiced by the Treasurer's Office include, but are not limited to, airport hangar rental, parking lot rental, and health insurance, etc.

Online payments will NOT be accepted for ordinance violations, including parking tickets, fingerprinting services, GIS maps, and other miscellaneous payments that are payable to the Treasurer's Office, but for which no invoices are generated.

Any questions regarding online payments for specific charges can be directed to the Treasurer's Office at 217-228-4575.

To make your local taxes, registrations, and payments easier, the City of Quincy, IL has partnered with Localgov. This service facilitates secure and convenient online filings and payments. Now you can submit and pay your tax filings and manage your business licensing from the comfort of your home or business, save time, and avoid late fees.

Migration Notice: We are excited to inform you that Localgov, the City of Quincy’s trusted partner for online tax filings and payments, has released a new and improved platform and will be transitioning all City of Quincy users to the new system on January 28th. On the day of migration, you will receive an email from Localgov containing a link to sign into your new account and instructions to reset your password. Rest assured, all your historical filing data will be securely transferred to the new platform without any action required on your part.

New Localgov Login Page: https://tax.localgov.org/

Starting January 28th, the following City of Quincy forms are available to submit on Localgov:

● Application For Hotel/Motel License (Annual)
● Hotel/Motel Tax Return (Monthly)
● Home Sharing – Hotel Tax Form (Monthly)
● Prepared Food and Beverage & Alcoholic Beverage Tax Registration
● Prepared Food and Alcoholic Beverage Tax Return (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual)

Helpful Resources to Get Started:

● Set up your online account here: https://tax.localgov.org/login. It takes just a few minutes to get started, set up payments, and get current with your taxes. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Localgov Customer Service at (877) 842-3037 or service@localgov.org.
● Schedule a training with Localgov Customer Service and we’ll walk you through how to register and submit your first filing: https://www.localgov.org/training
● Bookmark the Localgov Help Center: service.localgov.org/knowledge
● Need help submitting your forms on Localgov? Click on the links below to access some helpful resources.
      ○ How do I create a Localgov account?
      ○ How do I log into Localgov?
      ○ How do I submit a form on Localgov?
      ○ Where do I find the form I need to submit on Localgov?
      ○ How do I make a payment on Localgov?

First, add your business into your Localgov portal:

1. Sign into your Localgov account: https://tax.localgov.org/

2. Go to the “My Businesses” page.

3. Click the button “Add a Business.”

4. Search for the “City of Quincy, Illinois”.

5. Search for your business by address or business name.

6. Select your business and click the button “Add Business.”

7. You will be redirected back to the Businesses list page.

8. To view your business details and required forms, click the “Actions” button and select “View Details” next to your business name.

Next, proceed to submit your tax filing on Localgov:

1. Sign into your Localgov account: https://tax.localgov.org/

2. Go to the “Submit Forms” page.

3. Search for the “City of Quincy, Illinois”.

4. Select the tax form you are required to file. If you select the wrong form, you will receive an error message.

5. Fill out all required fields. The form on Localgov will automatically calculate the tax and fees due.

How to Submit Your Application For Hotel/Motel License and Prepared Food and Beverage & Alcoholic Beverage Tax Registration on Localgov

1. Create your free Localgov account and sign into your portal: https://tax.localgov.org/

2. Go to the ‘Submit Forms’ page and search for the “City of Quincy, Illinois”.

3. Select the application you wish to submit.

4. Once you have submitted your application, the government will review your application and notify you when it has been approved or rejected.

Overview & Definitions

All businesses that operate hotels, motels, apartment-hotels, lodging houses, or any rental accommodations within the City of Quincy (including transient rental units) must file an annual registration by January 1 and submit monthly Hotel/Motel Tax Returns during the year.

Definitions

● Hotel Or Motel: A structure kept, used or maintained as or advertised or held out to the public to be an inn, motel, hotel, apartment-hotel, apartment, home, lodging house, dormitory or place where sleeping, rooming, office, conference or exhibition accommodations are furnished for lease or rent, whether with or without meals. This includes transient occupancy rental units.

● Hotel Room Or Motel Room: A room within a structure used for sleeping, rooming, office, conference or exhibition accommodations furnished for lease or rent. One room offered for rental, with or without an adjoining bath, constitutes a single hotel or motel room.

● Gross Rent: The total amount of consideration for occupancy, including all receipts, cash, credits, and property or services of any kind, including amounts charged for making, booking, facilitating, or servicing of reservations.

● Lessee: Any person who pays for the privilege of occupying all or part of a hotel.

● Lessor: A person having sufficient proprietary interest in conducting hotel operations or receiving consideration for rental, including facilitators and online travel companies.

● Facilitator: Any person or entity who provides a means through which a person may book a hotel room, regardless of whether payment is processed by such facilitator. Online travel companies are considered facilitators.

● Permanent Resident: Any person who has occupied or has the right to occupy all or part of a hotel for more than 30 consecutive days.

● Transient Occupancy Rental Unit: A dwelling unit offered for rent, lease or hire for 30 days or less.

Registration Procedure and Fees

This is an annual registration must be renewed on or before December 1st each year. There are no fees for this registration. However, by registering, you are required to comply with the tax requirements and remit the Hotel/Motel Tax Return via Localgov every month.

Overview & Definitions

All registered hotel and motel operators must file the monthly Hotel/Motel Tax Form for any gross rent collected from room occupants within the City of Quincy. Please note that you need to have a valid and active registration via Localgov in order to submit this form.

Definitions

● Hotel Or Motel: A structure kept, used or maintained as or advertised or held out to the public to be an inn, motel, hotel, apartment-hotel, apartment, home, lodging house, dormitory or place where sleeping, rooming, office, conference or exhibition accommodations are furnished for lease or rent, whether with or without meals. This includes transient occupancy rental units.

● Gross Rent: The total amount of consideration for occupancy, valued in money, including all receipts, cash, credits, and property or services of any kind or nature, including amounts charged for making, booking, facilitating, or servicing of reservations.

● Lessee: Any person who pays for the privilege of occupying all or part of a hotel.

● Lessor: A person having sufficient proprietary interest in conducting the operation of a hotel, or receiving consideration for the rental, including facilitators and online travel companies.

● Permanent Resident: Any person who has occupied or has the right to occupy all or part of a hotel for more than 30 consecutive days.

● Transient Occupancy Rental Unit: A dwelling unit offered for rent, lease or hire for a period of 30 days or less.

Tax, Penalty, and Interest Rates

● Tax Rate: The hotel use tax rate is 8%

● Penalty: Delinquent taxes will pay a filing penalty of 5%

● Interest: Delinquent taxes will accrue interest at a rate of 2% per month

Tax Filing Deadline

The Hotel/Motel Tax filing due date is on or before the last day of the calendar month succeeding the end of the monthly filing period.

Exemption for Permanent Residents

Accommodations within buildings or structures which are leased to the same occupant for a period of more than 30 consecutive days shall be exempt from the tax provisions. The tax shall not be levied upon a person who works and lives in the same hotel or motel.

Zero Dollar Filing Requirement

Every operational business must submit a monthly tax filing through Localgov, even with no revenue to declare, as part of the required monthly reporting period obligations.

Overview

Individuals who earn rental income directly from guests for home-sharing rentals within the City of Quincy must file the monthly Home Sharing – Hotel Tax form through Localgov. Those whose income comes only from Airbnb are excluded, as Airbnb collects and remits the tax directly. Please note that you need to have a valid and active registration via Localgov in order to submit this form.

Tax, Penalty, and Interest Rates

● Tax Rate: The home sharing hotel tax rate is 8%

● Penalty: Delinquent taxes will pay a filing penalty of 5%

● Interest: Delinquent taxes will accrue interest at a rate of 2% per month

Tax Filing Deadline

The Home Sharing Hotel Tax filing due date is on or before the last day of the month following the selecting filing period.

Exemptions

● Exemption for Permanent Residents: A permanent resident deduction applies to the portion of total gross receipts. A permanent resident is defined as any person who has occupied or has the right to occupy all or part of a hotel for more than 30 consecutive days.

● Exemption for Airbnb Transactions: Revenue received from Airbnb only are exempt from direct filing requirements, as Airbnb collects and remits these taxes directly to the City.

Zero Dollar Filing Requirement

Every operational business must submit a monthly tax filing through Localgov, even with no revenue to declare, as part of the required monthly reporting period obligations.

Overview & Definitions

All owners and operators of prepared food and beverage establishments (including restaurants, bars, cafés, catering services, mobile food vehicles, hotels, motels, and any business licensed under Chapter 111 that sells food or alcoholic beverages for immediate consumption) must complete a one-time registration through Localgov.

Definitions

● Prepared Food And Beverage & Alcoholic Beverage Facility/Prepared Food Facility: Any person or establishment subject to Chapter 111 licensing requirements which sells alcoholic liquor, and includes any place where food or beverage items are served and/or prepared for on-premises consumption, or where alcoholic liquor is sold at retail. This includes restaurants, eating places, drive-in restaurants, bakeries, buffets, cafeterias, cafés, lunch counters, fast food outlets, catering services, coffee shops, diners, sandwich shops, soda fountains, taverns, bars, cocktail lounges, gaming lounges, soft drink parlors, ice cream parlors, tea rooms, delicatessens, movie theaters, mobile food/beverage/ice cream vehicles, hotels, motels, or clubs.

● Prepared For Immediate Consumption: Food or beverage prepared for or made readily available for immediate consumption within or upon the premises where sold, or available for carry out, drive through, delivery, or similar service.

● Owner/Operator: Any person or entity with ownership in, or conducting business or operation of, a facility subject to this tax, including individuals, firms, partnerships, associations, companies, joint ventures, corporations, LLCs, clubs, organizations, receivers, executors, trustees, conservators, or court-appointed representatives.

● Purchase At Retail: Obtaining for use or consumption in exchange for consideration (money, credits, barter, etc.) and not for resale.

● Retailer: A person who sells or offers for sale for use or consumption and not for resale.

Registration Procedure and Fees

Every owner and operator of any prepared food and/or beverage facility. This is a one-time registration and does not require renewal. There is no charge to register.

Prepared Food and Alcoholic Beverage Tax Return (Monthly/Quarterly/Annual) Requirements

Overview & Definitions

All registered prepared food and beverage establishments that sell food, beverages, or alcoholic liquor for immediate consumption must file the Prepared Food and Alcoholic Beverage Tax Return through Localgov. You may file monthly, quarterly, or annually.

Definitions

● Alcoholic Liquor: Has the meaning defined in the Illinois Liquor Control Act of 1934 and is synonymous with "Alcoholic Beverage."

● Prepared Food And Beverage & Alcoholic Beverage Facility Or Prepared Food Facility: Any licensed establishment that sells alcoholic liquor and/or serves food or beverage items intended for consumption on the premises or for carry out, including restaurants, bars, cafeterias, coffee shops, drive-ins, catering services, taverns, cocktail lounges, mobile food vehicles, hotels, motels, and clubs. This does not include churches, schools, universities, nursing homes, coin-operated vending machines, farm produce stands, grocery stores without prepared food service, confectionary stores without prepared food, government entities, or not-for-profit associations.

● Prepared For Immediate Consumption: Food or beverage prepared for or made readily available for immediate consumption within or upon the premises where it is sold, including carry out, drive through, delivery, or similar services.

● Retailer: A person who sells or offers for sale for use or consumption and not for resale.

● Purchase At Retail: To obtain for use or consumption in exchange for consideration and not for resale.

Tax, Penalty, and Interest Rates

● Tax Rate: of the purchase price of prepared food, beverages, and alcoholic liquor. The tax is imposed on the purchaser and collected by the retailer.

○ Prompt Payment Compensation: A 2% deduction is applied if the tax is paid on time

● Penalty: Delinquent taxes will accrue a filing penalty of 5% per month

● Interest: Delinquent taxes will accrue interest at a rate of 2% per month

Tax Filing Deadline

The tax filing due date is no later than the twentieth (20th) day of the calendar month following the filing period.

Zero Dollar Filing Requirement

Every operational business must submit a monthly tax filing through Localgov, even with no revenue to declare, as part of the required monthly reporting period obligations.

Support & Resources

● Government Support: To review the City of Quincy’s Code of Ordinances, click here.

● Localgov Support: If you require technical support while filing on Localgov, please reach out to Localgov Customer Service at service@localgov.org or call (877) 842-3037.