Illinois DOR: Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance
Summary
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is alerting taxpayers to a scam involving fraudulent text messages and websites. IDOR also announced that free income tax preparation assistance is available for qualifying low-to-moderate income families and older adults for their 2025 income taxes.
What changed
The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has issued a scam alert regarding fraudulent text messages and websites impersonating the agency. IDOR emphasizes that it will never request personal or financial information via text message and advises taxpayers to always verify official communications through the tax.illinois.gov website.
Additionally, IDOR is announcing the availability of free income tax preparation assistance for qualifying low-to-moderate income families and older adults for their 2025 income taxes. This notice serves as an informational update for taxpayers regarding available resources and potential scams.
What to do next
- Review IDOR scam alert regarding fraudulent communications.
- Verify all official IDOR communications through tax.illinois.gov.
- Inform qualifying taxpayers about available free income tax preparation assistance programs.
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Scam Alert: Fake Texts and Websites Impersonating IDOR
Be alert for fraudulent messages or websites attempting to steal your banking information, login credentials, or credit card details. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) will never request personal or financial information via text message. To confirm official communications or contact details, always visit https://tax.illinois.gov.
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Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Available for Qualifying Taxpayers
News – Monday, February 9, 2026 print Email Several trusted Illinois programs offer free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income families and older adults who may need assistance in filing their 2025 income taxes.
For the full Press Release, see Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance Available for Qualifying Taxpayers.
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