Pritzker and Department of Revenue
Encourage Taxpayers to Take Advantage of Illinois’ Expanded, Earned
Income Tax Credit
Credit is Expanded this Year to Provide
Relief to More Taxpayers
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[February 07, 2024]
Governor
Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) are
encouraging Illinoisans to take advantage of savings offered by the
newly expanded Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), a benefit
that helps low to moderate income workers get a tax break. For tax
year 2023, coverage has been expanded to include taxpayers with an
IRS-issued Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), as well
as workers ages 18 to 24 and over 65 (without qualifying child).
In addition to expanded coverage, those claiming Illinois EITC this
year will see their amount of tax relief increased to a 20 percent
(previously 18 percent) match of the amount given federally.
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To claim Illinois EITC for tax year 2023 (tax returns
due in 2024), taxpayers must file an Illinois income tax return and
have:
Worked and earned income in 2023 under $17,640 ($24,210 if
married filing jointly) with no qualifying children, or $56,838
($63,398 if married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying
children,
Investment income of $11,000 or less,
A valid Social Security number or ITIN by the due date of the
2023 return, including extensions,
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Been at least 18 years of age
or older by the end of 2023, and
Been a United States citizen or a resident alien all
year.
Taxpayers eligible for the federal EITC automatically qualify
for the Illinois EITC. Despite that, in 2023, more than 53,000
Illinoisans claimed a federal EITC credit without also claiming
the state EITC, leaving over $24.6 million unclaimed. It is
important to note that taxpayers may qualify for the Illinois
EITC even if they did not qualify for the federal EITC.
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“The Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit is an
important tool in reducing taxes owed and may result in a bigger
refund if one is due,” said IDOR Director David Harris. “I urge all
working taxpayers to double-check their eligibility status and take
advantage of this tax benefit when filing their tax returns this
year.”
Additional information and promotional resources for Illinois EITC
are available at tax.illinois.gov/EITC. For federal EITC
information, visit www.irs.gov.
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