Department of Revenue reminds taxpayers that April 18 filing deadline is quickly approaching

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers that the upcoming deadline for filing 2021 state individual income tax returns is Monday, April 18.

"We encourage those who have not yet filed to do so now. Filing electronically with direct deposit will ensure the fastest processing and issuance of any refunds," said IDOR Director David Harris. "Taxpayers may file their electronic returns for free by using a registered MyTax Illinois account but may also file electronically with a tax preparer or third-party software."

To aid in IDOR’s anti-fraud efforts, taxpayers filing their...