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What is MyTax Illinois and how do I access it?
MyTax Illinois, available at mytax.illinois.gov, is a free online account management program provided by the state of Illinois. It offers a centralized location for users to file returns, renew licenses, register accounts, make payments, review correspondence, and other account management options. MyTax Illinois is utilized by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). A user must create a logon to access most MyTax Illinois features, but some functions are available without creating a logon.
Individuals
Most users of MyTax Illinois are individuals filing returns and making payments for Illinois Individual Income Tax. We encourage individuals to take the time to create a logon for MyTax Illinois as allows the user to access more functions, such as filing returns and viewing their correspondence. If an individual taxpayer would like to create a MyTax Illinois account, you must select the option to “Request a Letter ID” during the registration process, which can take up to 10 days to receive. A logon is not required to make an individual income tax payment, check a refund, or look-up your account (IL-PIN) number.
Note: You must have a previous year Form IL-1040, Illinois Individual Income Tax Return, on file with IDOR to use MyTax Illinois. If you are unsure, you can check the IL-PIN inquiry using your Social Security number and Driver's License or State ID number. To make a payment or create an account in the MyTax Illinois system, you will be required to input the account number (IL-PIN) assigned to you. If there is no IL-PIN assigned to you, choose another payment option.
Businesses
To create a logon for MyTax Illinois, a business must already be registered with one of the following: the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), or the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). If you need to register your business, you can do so though MyTax Illinois by selecting “Register a New Business (Form REG-1)” in the Register panel on the MyTax Illinois homepage and complete Form REG-1, Illinois Business Registration Application. After you receive an email confirming your registration has been processed, you can sign up the following day by selecting “Sign Up” on the MyTax Illinois homepage to create your logon. For information or assisstance with registering your business, please contact our Central Registration Division at 217 785-3707 or by email at rev.mytaxhelp@illinois.gov.