IDOR Urges Taxpayers to Act Ahead of April 15 Filing Deadline
Summary
The Illinois Department of Revenue issued a press release on April 7, 2026, reminding taxpayers to file their 2025 state individual income tax returns by the April 15 deadline. IDOR encouraged early filing to avoid last-minute issues, particularly for those filing by mail. The release also included a scam alert warning about fraudulent text messages and websites impersonating the department.
What changed
The Illinois Department of Revenue released a news reminder on April 7, 2026, urging taxpayers to file their 2025 state individual income tax returns before the April 15 deadline and avoid waiting until the last minute, especially when filing by mail. The department also issued a scam alert warning taxpayers about fraudulent text messages and websites impersonating IDOR that attempt to steal banking information, login credentials, or credit card details. IDOR stated it will never request personal or financial information via text message.
Illinois individual income taxpayers should ensure timely compliance with the state filing deadline. Taxpayers should also remain vigilant for phishing attempts and verify all official IDOR communications by visiting the official website directly. This announcement represents standard administrative guidance with no new regulatory requirements.
What to do next
- File state income tax returns by April 15, 2026
- Ignore and report suspicious texts claiming to be from IDOR
- Verify official IDOR communications at tax.illinois.gov only
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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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IDOR Urges Taxpayers to Act Now Ahead of April 15 Filing Deadline
News – Tuesday, April 7, 2026 print Email With the April 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is encouraging taxpayers to file their 2025 state individual income tax returns as soon as possible and avoid waiting until the last minute, especially if filing by mail.
For the full Press Release, see Illinois Department of Revenue Urges Taxpayers to Act Now Ahead of April 15 Filing Deadline.
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