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Deadline for filing 2022 Federal Income Tax is April 18, 2023!
2023 Local Tax Preparation for Display
Where’s My Refund– Don’t fall for Internet scams; the IRS never initiates contact by email. Check your refund status directly at the IRS site.
Where’s My Illinois Refund? – Visit the Income Tax Refund Status Inquiry System to find out the status of your refund.
See below for links to resources for a variety of tax needs:
Tax Time Resources
Federal Forms and Publications are available for current and past years from the Internal Revenue Service site. You may also request forms by calling 1-800-TAX FORMS.
Illinois Forms can be downloaded at the Illinois Department of Revenue site. If you prefer to call, phone 1-800-732-8866.
Forms from Other States are online at the Federation of Tax Administrators site.
IRS e-file provides online filing information and links for individuals, businesses, nonprofits, and tax professionals. The IRS will open e-filing on January 23, 2023.
IL-1040 online filing allows all Illinois individual taxpayers to file their state form online for free.
Free File Alliance is a non-profit organization that allows low-income taxpayers to file their taxes using commercial tax software for free. Income thresholds are strictly enforced, so please check requirements before using this option. For Tax Year 2021 (returns usually prepared in 2022), the income limit was $73,000.
Approved Third-Party Software by the State of Illinois – These commercial products have registered with the State of Illinois as legitimate for-profit tax preparation services, for those who’d like a bit of automated assistance while preparing their taxes online.
2023 Local Tax Preparation Information
IRS VITA and TCE Locator – find local free tax preparation help, for those who qualify
AARP Site Locator Tool – free local tax preparation help (sometimes just for seniors)
IRS Taxpayer Assistance Centers can help you with your federal forms. Check the hours and services provided before you visit.
Illinois Regional Offices offer drop-in assistance. Remember to bring all your documents with you.
AARP Tax-Aide – AARP Foundation’s online tax resources
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – Guide to filing your taxes in 2023
IRS Interactive Tax Assistant (ITA) – answers to several tax law questions specific to your individual circumstances
IRS Withholding Estimator – make sure the right amount of tax is withheld from your paycheck so you aren’t surprised by a big bill at tax time
Ladder Up/Center for Economic Progress – tax help for lower-income filers both online and in-person
St. Charles Public Library has books, articles and more to help you at tax time.
Tax Time Allies – provides online links for lower-income filers and lists of local help for lower-income and senior filers
Taxpayer Advocate Service – Your voice in the IRS for tax problems you can’t resolve yourself.
El IRS en español información general, e-file –la forma electrónica para presentar sus impuestos, consejos útiles.