1040 Illinois electronic filing information
State contact information
If you have specific questions about what you can e-file or about rejections you received, contact the state for more information.
Illinois Department of Revenue
Electronic Filing Division
101 West Jefferson, MC 2-249
Springfield, IL 62704
Email
: REV.ILDOR.MEFIT@illinois.govPhone
: 217-524-4767Refund and general questions
: 800-732-8866 or 217-782-3336State electronic filing details
Grace period | 5 business days |
E-filing mandate | You must e-file if you are preparing more than 10 returns (follows IRS electronic filing mandate). |
Accepts state-only filings | Yes, attach the federal XML created for this state (default). Only federal e-file validation errors need to be cleared. E-file Reject Diagnostics don't need to be cleared. |
Return types accepted | Resident Part-year resident Nonresident Estimate payments Amended |
Return types not accepted | Extension |
Accepts returns with these conditions | Refund Zero balance Balance due |
Direct deposit of refunds | Yes |
Accepted forms of payment | Direct debit (EFW) Check Online ePayment |
Signature requirements | ERO retains IL-8453 for 3 years. PIN is not allowed as signature. |
Driver's license requirements | Optional |
Supports PDF attachments | Yes |
Tax year(s) supported for e-filing | Current tax year and two prior tax years |
Special considerations | N/A |
