If you file your tax return electronically, the IRS says it should take 21 days or less to receive your refund. Those estimates came before the recent layoffs, however.

Tax season is officially upon us. Illinois residents can start filing taxes Jan. 27. Some Illinois residents will be able to file their 2024 federal tax returns for free. Here’s what you need to ...

If you file electronically and choose direct deposit, you'll get your refund, including your Illinois tax refund, much sooner.

an organization that offers free tax preparation services for thousands of low-income households in Illinois. For single taxpayers, or married couples filing separately, the standard deduction is ...