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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.

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How do I cancel an income tax return electronic payment?

If the electronic payment has not been processed, you may be able to cancel it.  You must cancel the payment before its scheduled date.

Here is information on how to cancel your payment:

  • If you scheduled a payment through MyTax Illinois, you can login to your account and cancel any pending payment.
  • If you scheduled a payment through a credit card or your bank, you must contact your financial institution to stop the payment. (Financial institution stop payment fees may apply.)
  • If you scheduled a payment through a tax professional or by using tax preparation software, you may cancel your payment. You must email us at Rev.ElectronicPayments@illinois.gov to make a payment cancellation no later than 11:59 p.m. CT, two business days prior to the scheduled payment date and include ALL of the following information:
    • Your first and last name or your company name if you are a business
    • Identification number:
      • For individuals, last four of your social security number (SSN) or your Illinois PIN
      • For businesses, full federal employer identification number (FEIN)
    • Mailing address and phone number
    • Specify you are requesting to Cancel your payment
    • Exact dollar amount of your original payment
    • Date the original payment was scheduled to be paid (Month, Day, and Year)

Note: Checks and money orders are cashed upon receipt. We are unable to stop these transactions; therefore, your check or money order will be cashed. You may contact your financial institution for more information regarding your options.

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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.