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Scam Alert: Fake Texts and Websites Impersonating IDOR

Be alert for fraudulent messages or websites attempting to steal your banking information, login credentials, or credit card details. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will never request personal or financial information via text message. To confirm official communications or contact details, always visit https://tax.illinois.gov.

I have not received my refund, should I include it on my IL-1040-X?

Yes. You must:

  • Include all previous overpayments, refunds, and credit carryforward (even if you have not received it) from your original Illinois Income Tax return, previously filed Form IL-1040-X, or for any other reason. Do not include interest that you have received.
  • Include your original voluntary contributions to state funds. You may not change the amount of your voluntary contributions to state funds made on your original Illinois Income Tax return.
  • Include use tax reported on your original Form IL-1040.

You may access additional information by searching the entire Illinois Department of Revenue website.

If you have additional inquiries, you may submit them on the Questions, Comments, or Requests form.