2018 Income Tax Filing Season Begins Monday

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Revenue and the Internal Revenue Service have announced that individual tax returns can begin to be submitted on Monday. They are reminding taxpayers that filing electronically with direct deposit is still the fastest and most secure way to receive a refund. In 2017 84% of tax returns were filed electronically. For information on how to file on-line for free and other forms, schedules, and instructions please visit the Illinois Department of Revenues website at: tax.illinois.gov