File electronically for fastest refund!

If you are owed a refund this year, file electronically and request direct deposit. That's the fastest way to get your money. 

The deadline to file your Illinois individual income tax return (IL-1040) is April 18.

Average Processing Times

Electronically filed returns: 4 - 6 weeks

Paper filed returns: 3 - 4 months

• Simple question and answer format
• File with or without a MyTax Illinois account
• Reduce errors with automated calculations and prepopulated information from previous returns
• Pay your tax electronically or receive refunds quickly with direct deposit
• Immediate confirmation of your submitted tax return

Visit mytax.illinois.gov today to determine if you are eligible to use this new, simplified filing process.  

• The IRS' Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly programs offer free tax help for individuals making $60,000 a year or less, people 60 years of age or older, individuals with disabilities, and taxpayers with limited English-speaking skills.  
• The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program provides free tax assistance, with a special focus on taxpayers over the age of 50 or who have low-to-moderate income. Availability is determined at the local or community level. AARP membership is not required to receive assistance.
• In Chicagoland, the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP) provides free basic tax return preparation for families earning up to $58,000 and individuals earning up to $32,000 per year. 

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