Illinois DOR Issues Instructions for 2020 Form IL-1040, Individual Income Tax Return

The Illinois Department of Revenue Dec. 1, 2020 issued Form IL-1040, Individual Income Tax Return, instructions. The state income tax rate is 4.95 percent and the personal exemption amount for 2020 is $2,325. The instructions: 1) include tips for taxpayers to avoid identity theft and to speed up the processing of returns; 2) provide an overview of the registration and filing requirements; 3) include information on filing amended returns and avoiding penalties; 4) provide specific information for taxpayers who have household employees or address changes, are in a civil union, are an injured spouse, or participated in a potentially abusive ...