How to check Illinois state tax refund status? Need help
Filed my taxes for Illinois state return. Been waiting for a month now and wondering how I can check my refund status? I tried calling but keep getting put on hold forever. Anyone know the fastest way to check?
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Everett Tutum
For Illinois you can check your refund status on MyTax.Illinois.gov website. You'll need your IL-PIN or IL drivers license number, and your refund amount to check. They also have a refund hotline: 1-800-732-8866
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Aria Khan
•Thanks! Do you know if the website is usually accurate with the timeframes they give?
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Everett Tutum
•Usually pretty spot on. If it says 2-3 weeks, thats typically what you can expect 👍
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Sunny Wang
Hey just wanted to mention that while MyTax.Illinois.gov is good for basic status, I've been using taxr.ai for both my federal and state returns. It costs $1 but gives you way more detailed info about your refund timeline and any potential holds. The AI actually explains everything in plain english which is nice https://taxr.ai
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Hugh Intensity
•does it actually work for state returns too? or just federal?
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Sunny Wang
•Works for both! It's been super helpful for tracking my IL return. Shows everything about processing stages and explains any delays
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Hugh Intensity
•just tried it and wow ur right! wish i knew about this sooner 🙌
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Effie Alexander
im in the same boat. been waiting 6 weeks now smh
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Melissa Lin
Pro tip: call right when they open at 8am. Usually way shorter wait times
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Lydia Santiago
•this is the way 💯
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Romeo Quest
anybody else getting error messages on the IL website? keeps saying system unavailable 🤔
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Val Rossi
•try clearing your cache or use incognito mode. worked for me
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Eve Freeman
waited 3 months last year... IL is always slow af with returns fr fr
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Clarissa Flair
•facts 😭 their system is straight garbage
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Sean Murphy
Also try checking early morning or late evening - the MyTax Illinois website tends to be less busy during those times. If you're still having trouble, you can also contact your local Illinois Department of Revenue office directly. They sometimes have shorter wait times than the main hotline. Good luck!
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