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Am I an Illinois resident if I live in Illinois while attending school?
- Should I file an income tax return if I live in another state but worked in Illinois?
- What if I am a resident of a reciprocal state but worked in Illinois while I attended school?
- Who is an Illinois resident?
- What are my filing requirements as a nonresident student working in Illinois?
- What if I am an Illinois resident attending school in a reciprocal state?
Living in Illinois to attend school does not make you an Illinois resident. If you are a resident of another state, you are a nonresident of Illinois for tax purposes.
If you earned income in Illinois while attending school then you may be required to file an income tax return in Illinois, as a nonresident. See FAQ 709 for more information.
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