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IDOR News & Updates - July 23, 2026
Easy Mid‑Year Moves to Keep Your Taxes on Track
It is July, and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is recommending taxpayers do a quick tax check to be prepared for next income tax filing season. Here are some tips:
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Keep good tax records. Taxpayers should keep all important tax records in one place. They can use electronic recordkeeping software or clearly labeled paper folders and add documents as they receive them. Organized records make tax return preparation easier and may help taxpayers identify deductions or credits they might otherwise miss.
Identify filing status. A taxpayer’s filing status affects their tax requirements, deductions, credits, and tax liability. Life changes such as marriage, divorce, birth, or death may affect filing status and eligibility for certain tax benefits. See Filing Status - IL-1040, Individual Income Tax Return.
Understand adjusted gross income, taxable income, and non-taxable income. Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) is income from all sources minus any adjustments. Tax planning may help lower AGI and reduce taxes owed. Learn the difference between taxable income and non-taxable income.
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Check withholding. Taxpayers need to pay their tax as they receive their income, and they do this through withholding and making estimated payments. See Form IL-1040-ES, Estimated Income Tax Payments for Individuals. Look Up Your Estimated Payments, Extension Payments, and Credits Carried Forward on MyTax Illinois.
Make address and name changes. Taxpayers should promptly report address changes to the United States Postal Service, employers, the Internal Revenue Service, and IDOR. To report to IDOR, taxpayers may update their address through their MyTax Illinois account, or by calling 800-732-8866. They should also report name changes to the Social Security Administration. Keeping this information current can make filing a tax return easier.
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