If you received more than $5,000 for online sales of “goods or services” in 2024, you might get a Form 1099-K. Don’t ignore ...

No, people can still choose to file using tax-prep software, a tax professional, or the paper Form IL-1040. How quickly can I receive a refund? Taxpayers who file an Illinois return electronically ...

The state began accepting tax returns Jan. 27, and eligible taxpayers can use a free direct file program this year, the Illinois Department of Revenue reported in a Jan. 15 press release. To be ...

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For tax year 2024 (filing in 2025), the child tax credit is worth up to $2,000 for each qualifying dependent child who was ...

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Free version available for simple Form 1040 returns only ... a federal tax extension also serves as a state extension. Illinois, for example, automatically extends the state tax return deadline ...

Individuals may also choose to file using tax-prep software, a tax professional, or the paper Form IL-1040. The tax filing deadline is Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Note: A six-month filing extension ...