Where's My Illinois State Tax Refund?

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 and your first and last name to check your refund status.

The Illinois Department of Revenue website is where you can check 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: Check my Illinois tax refund status (or find your tax refund via the Illinois State Comptroller website)
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
2025 Illinois Filing Deadline: April 15, 2026

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.

FAQs

How long to get Illinois tax refund?

The fastest way to get your refund is to e-file your Illinois state income tax return and choose direct deposit. However, if your return is incorrect, incomplete, or you filed a paper return, expect to wait a bit longer.

How to check Illinois tax refund?

You can check your refund online using the “Where’s My Refund?” tool on the MyTax Illinois website. To use the tool, you’ll need your Social Security number, ID, and expected refund amount.

You can also use the Find Your IL Tax Refund tool on the state comptroller website. For this one, you will need your SSN and name. You can also sign up for tax refund alerts by providing your email, phone number, and cellular provider.

When does Illinois release tax refunds?

Illinois processes refunds after returns are received and accepted. While there’s no set issue date for all refunds, most e-filed refunds are issued within a few weeks of filing (paper returns may take up to 15 weeks).

Note that these are general guidelines. Timing may vary depending on the type of return and the volume of returns being processed by the state tax department at the time. If you have waited longer than the expected timeframe and still haven’t received your refund, use your state’s refund status tracking tool (linked above) or contact your state department of taxation using the contact info above.

Why is my Illinois tax refund under manual review?

If your return contains errors, missing information, or is flagged for potential fraud, it may trigger a manual review. Manual reviews take longer to process, which can lead to delays in issuing your refund.

Why is my Illinois tax refund being offset?

State refunds can be offset (reduced or withheld) if you owe certain debts, such as unpaid taxes or child support, defaulted student loans, or other unpaid court-ordered debts. Tax agencies have the authority to intercept refunds to pay for certain debts. If you believe your refund offset was done in error, contact your state tax department.

What day are Illinois tax refunds deposited?

There isn’t a fixed “deposit day” for state refunds. Basically, once your refund is approved, Illinois issues it as soon as possible. Direct deposit usually arrives faster than mailed checks, but the exact day varies depending on when you filed and how quickly your return is processed.

Why is my Illinois refund less than 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 I owe Illinois income tax as a nonresident with Illinois earned income?

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. TaxAct® can help you fill out this form if you file your Illinois state income tax return with us.

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 taxpayers, regardless of income or filing status.

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