IL-1040 WebFile Important Reminders

Debit Card

IT’S NEW!

Get your tax refund on a debit card. Avoid costly check-cashing fees. It is easy and convenient. You can use the card at banks and credit unions displaying the VISA logo, at ATMs, and at retail stores and gas stations around the state. There’s even an ATM locater so you can find the cash machine closest to your home. Just select debit card when you are asked how you want to receive your refund.

This option is only available if you file online, using the Department’s free Webfile site. Please see our Debit Card Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Illinois Property Tax Credit

If you qualify for the Illinois Property Tax Credit, you will need your property number, sometimes called "property index number", "parcel number" or "permanent index number." This number is located on your county tax bill or assessment notice.

If your property tax is paid through your mortgage, you can contact your lender for a copy of your bill. You may also get this number from your county assessor's office. Click here for a list of counties.

Don’t Forget to Calculate Your Illinois Use Tax

Illinois Use Tax is a form of sales tax that you, as the purchaser, owe on items that you buy for use in Illinois. If the seller does not collect this tax from you, you must pay the tax to the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The most common purchases on which the seller does not collect Illinois Use Tax are those made through the internet, from a mail order catalog, or when traveling outside Illinois.  See the IL-1040 Instructions for further details.