Withholding Income Tax Forms
Which formS 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 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.
- 2026 Tax Year (For withholding taxes 01/01/2026 through 12/31/2026)
- 2025 Tax Year (For withholding taxes 01/01/2025 through 12/31/2025)
- Prior Years of Withholding Tax forms
For information and forms related to unemployment insurance tax, visit the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s website at ides.illinois.gov