220 ILCS 5/18-110

Taxation of transfers of intangible transition property and grantee instruments.

(a) Any sale, pledge, assignment or other transfer of intangible transition property and grantee instruments, if any, shall be exempt from any State or local sales, income, transfers, gains, receipts or similar taxes.

(b) Any transfer of intangible transition property and grantee instruments, if any, shall be treated as a pledge or other financing for State tax purposes, including State and local income and franchise taxes, unless the documents governing such transfer specifically state that the transfer is intended to be treated otherwise.