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2026 Withholding (Payroll) Tax Forms

Which form should I use?

Use 2025 forms for wages paid in 2025. Example: If you paid employees in December 2025, report it on 2025 forms—even if you file in 2026.

Use 2026 forms below for wages paid starting January 1, 2026. Example: A paycheck dated January 2, 2026 belongs on 2026 forms.

NOTE: The 2026 Withholding forms will be added as are available. This is not the complete list of 2026 Withholding forms.

Forms and Instructions

Form Instructions Description
IL-501   2026 Payment Coupon and Instructions - use for withholding periods beginning January 1, 2026 - Due dates
IL-941 PDF | HTML 2026 Illinois Withholding Income Tax Return, Special Instructions (*for film production or loan-out companies only)
IL-941-X PDF 2026 Amended Illinois Withholding Income Tax Return
Schedule WC PDF 2026 Schedule WC Withholding Income Tax Credits
Schedule WC-I   2026 Withholding Income Tax Credits Information
IL-700-T   2026 Illinois Withholding Tax Tables - effective January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026 (PDF Version)
IL-5754   2026 Statement by Person Receiving Gambling Winnings
IL-W-4   Employee's Illinois Withholding Allowance Certificate
IL-W-5   Certificate of Residence in Illinois
IL-W-5-NR   Employee's Statement of Non-residence in Illinois
IL-W-6   Certificate of Days Worked in Illinois for Non-Residents
IL-W-6-WS   Worksheet to Report Days Worked in Illinois for Non-Residents
IL-W2-LC   Statement of Withholding (*for film production or loan-out companies only)
Schedule PC   Withholding Made of Behalf of a Loan-out Company (*for film production or loan-out companies only)
Pub 131-D   2026 Withholding Income Tax Payment and Return Due Dates