APRIL 15th DEADLINE 4/14/25 The
Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that tomorrow is
the deadline for filing 2024 state individual income tax returns. The agency
began accepting and processing individual income tax returns on January 27th,
the same date the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began accepting federal
returns. Illinois
is participating in the free IRS Direct File program this year. Eligible
Illinois taxpayers can use the program to file their 2024 federal returns
directly with the IRS. Federal return information can then be transferred into
MyTax Illinois, to file Illinois individual income taxes at no cost. Direct
File eligibility can be confirmed by visiting https://directfile.irs.gov. In
addition to free filing of Form IL-1040 through My Tax Illinois, individuals
may also utilize the site to make payments, respond to department inquiries,
and check the status of refunds using the “Where’s My Refund?” link. Taxpayers
may also look up IL-PINs, amounts of any estimated tax payments made, and when
necessary, amounts reported on Form 1099-G with MyTax Illinois. If
a taxpayer electronically files an error-free Illinois return, they should
receive a direct deposit refund in approximately four weeks. In
2024, IDOR received a total of close to 6.2 million IL-1040 returns. Of those
received, just under 5.7 million were filed electronically, or 91.5%. Individuals
may also choose to file using tax-prep software, a tax professional, or the
paper Form IL-1040. Taxpayers
who cannot file their Illinois individual income tax return (Form IL-1040) by
the April 15th deadline are automatically granted a six-month
extension. For those who file on a calendar-year basis, the new due date is
October 15th. Please
note that an extension to file does not extend the time to pay. If taxes are
owed, taxpayers must pay the amount due by April 15th, to avoid
penalties and interest. If taxpayers are unable to file a tax return and owe
taxes, they may use Form IL-505-I, Automatic Extension Payment for Individuals. IDOR’s
taxpayer assistance numbers are available for tax-related inquiries without
having to wait for an agent. To receive assistance, taxpayers may call
1-800-732-8866 or 217-782-3336. IDOR will have extended telephone hours with
representatives on hand to assist taxpayers with any last-minute questions tonight
until 7:00 pm and tomorrow from 7:30 am to 7:00 pm. For
the most up-to-date information, forms, schedules, and instructions for the
2025 tax season, please visit IDOR’s website at tax.illinois.gov.