Where’s my refund IL?
Checking the status of your Illinois tax refund is easy. Like the IRS, Illinois allows you to check the status of your state tax refund on its website. You need to enter your Social Security Number plus your first and last name to see your refund status.
The website for the Illinois Department of Revenue is where you can find your Illinois state refund status. The system updates each business day. Although the system won’t provide an exact date you will receive your refund, it will provide a date range.
State: Illinois
Refund Status Website: My Refund – Illinois State Comptroller or MyTax Illinois
Refund Status Phone Support: 1-800-732-8866 (individual returns)
General Illinois Tax Information: 1-800-877-8078
Online Contact Form: Contact Us | Illinois Department of Revenue
2024 Illinois Filing Deadline: April 15, 2025
Note: It can take up to 15 weeks to receive an Illinois IRS refund when you file a paper return. If you e-file your return and choose to have your refund direct deposited into your bank account, it should arrive sooner.
Was your refund less than you expected?
Your refund may be less than you expected because you made an error on your tax return. The Department of Revenue will notify you of the changes made to your return. Review the information provided on e-file status to ensure you agree with the changes made.
Part of your refund may have been offset to pay a liability you had with the IRS, Illinois Department of Revenue, or any other state, federal or local governmental agency. That may include a school district, public institution of higher education, or circuit court clerk.
Do you owe income tax in Illinois?
If you are a nonresident of Illinois but earned income in Illinois, you need to file Schedule NR of Form IL-1040. You must file the Schedule NR under state refund taxes if you were a part-time resident of Illinois.
Illinois State Income Tax Brackets
Illinois has a flat-rate income tax of 4.95%. Since it is a flat rate, it applies to all types of taxpayers regardless of income and filing status.
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