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Easy. Secure.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);line-height:1em;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13\"]{text-align:left!important;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_4bd8b1-13\">Find help getting your refund<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Roboto;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_7b0358-b7\">You could receive thousands of dollars back in tax credits, even if you don&#8217;t file taxes every year.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Many low-income individuals and families are eligible for federal and state tax credits they may not even know about. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you earn too little to be required to file taxes, you may be eligible for a tax refund. You can file taxes to get money back from the government. <strong>Learn if you could be eligible below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a number of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/tax-filing-help\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30\">free resources <\/a>to help hard working, low-income people file their taxes. Some will guide you step-by-step through the filing process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also file your state taxes for free online and claim the updated Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) and new Child Tax Credit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/tax-filing-help\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30\">Tax Filing Help page<\/a> for answers to many common questions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95{position:relative;}.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95:not(.specificity){margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_4ff7f7-95 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image23_71a272-53 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}.kb-image23_71a272-53 img.kb-img, .kb-image23_71a272-53 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;box-shadow:0px 4px 30px 0px rgba(75, 79, 88, 0.5);}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image23_71a272-53:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image23_71a272-53 size-medium_large kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/couple-looking-at-computer-together-768x768.jpg\" alt=\"Couple looking at a computer together\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/couple-looking-at-computer-together-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/couple-looking-at-computer-together-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/couple-looking-at-computer-together.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1411px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0rem;padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-left:0rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 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*:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23_619846-b5 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:rgba(220, 139, 128, 0.5);}.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_8827bd-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_8827bd-f3\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_1d0f3d-6b\">Parents of kids under 10. Claim your child&#8217;s free investment account!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Set your child up for the future with up to $1,000 free from the federal government. The money is invested and should grow by thousands over time. Request your child\u2019s new 530A (Trump) Account on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/f4547.pdf\">IRS form 4547<\/a> or at <a href=\"http:\/\/trumpaccounts.gov\">Trumpaccounts.gov<\/a>. You can request the new account even if you have already filed taxes for the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Babies born 2025-2028 are eligible for $1,000 or more, and children under 10 in many Illinois zip codes are eligible for $250. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children (with SSNs) up to age 18 are eligible to start free accounts their families can invest in. Families and employers can also contribute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are special savings vehicles to build long-term wealth. Your child can use the money for education, purchasing a home, or retiring comfortably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/trump-accounts-5-fast-facts-for-families\/\">our 5 Fast Facts blog<\/a> or at <a href=\"http:\/\/trumpaccounts.gov\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"trumpaccounts.gov\">Trumpaccounts.gov<\/a>. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_9d14fd-9d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image23_956db3-1e .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}.kb-image23_956db3-1e img.kb-img, .kb-image23_956db3-1e .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;box-shadow:0px 4px 30px 0px rgba(75, 79, 88, 0.5);object-position:44% 24%;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image23_956db3-1e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image23_956db3-1e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:600px;width:100%;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image23_956db3-1e figure{max-width:600px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image23_956db3-1e:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image23_956db3-1e.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image23_956db3-1e .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:420px;width:100%;}.kb-image23_956db3-1e figure{max-width:420px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image23_956db3-1e\"><figure class=\"aligncenter kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1704\" src=\"http:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-522017204-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-556\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-522017204-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-522017204-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-522017204-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/GettyImages-522017204-2048x1363.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:center;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:center;}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1411px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:0rem;padding-right:0rem;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);padding-left:0rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(1 of *:not(style)){order:2;}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(2 of *:not(style)){order:1;}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(3 of *:not(style)){order:12;}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(4 of *:not(style)){order:11;}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(5 of *:not(style)){order:22;}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(6 of *:not(style)){order:21;}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(7 of *:not(style)){order:32;}.kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 > .kt-row-column-wrap > .wp-block-kadence-column:nth-child(8 of *:not(style)){order:31;}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23_28f09d-b0 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-row kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-middle kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_e85f25-f7 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_e85f25-f7\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image23_5d7783-54 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}.kb-image23_5d7783-54 img.kb-img, .kb-image23_5d7783-54 .kb-img img{border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;box-shadow:0px 4px 30px 0px rgba(75, 79, 88, 0.5);object-position:44% 24%;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image23_5d7783-54.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image23_5d7783-54 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:600px;width:100%;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-image23_5d7783-54 figure{max-width:600px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image23_5d7783-54:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-right:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-image23_5d7783-54.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image23_5d7783-54 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:420px;width:100%;}.kb-image23_5d7783-54 figure{max-width:420px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image23_5d7783-54\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full kb-image-is-ratio-size\"><div class=\"kb-is-ratio-image kb-image-ratio-square\"><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1290939410-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1290939410-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1290939410-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1290939410-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/GettyImages-1290939410-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/div><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:16px;border-top-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-right-radius:16px;border-bottom-left-radius:16px;}.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:rgba(220, 139, 128, 0.5);}.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_b62ddd-d9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_26f926-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_26f926-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_26f926-ad\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_26f926-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_26f926-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_26f926-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_26f926-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_26f926-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_26f926-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading23_26f926-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_26f926-ad\">Having trouble making ends meet and not sure where to turn?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoisbenefithub.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Illinois Benefit Hub<\/a>&nbsp;to check your eligibility for dozens of federal, state, and local benefit programs in minutes. Use their&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.illinoisbenefithub.org\/screener\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">six-minute screener<\/a>&nbsp;to find out what assistance you might be missing out on, including tax credits and programs that help with food, housing, utilities, child care, health care, and more. Illinois Benefit Hub can connect you to navigators who can help you apply for benefits. You can also learn about recent benefit program changes and how they impact you. Illinois Benefit Hub was launched by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/benefitillinois.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Benefit Illinois<\/a>&nbsp;to increase public benefits enrollment in Illinois.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_db1001-92{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_db1001-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_db1001-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_db1001-92 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1411px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 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1rem);}.kadence-column23_26ca7c-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_26ca7c-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_26ca7c-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_26ca7c-f4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_26ca7c-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_26ca7c-f4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_26ca7c-f4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id23_05cb11-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_05cb11-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_05cb11-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id23_05cb11-e7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_05cb11-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id23_05cb11-e7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23_05cb11-e7 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column-reverse;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_8cdaea-62 kb-section-sm-dir-vertical-reverse\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_277c8e-d0\">Am I eligible for a<br>tax refund?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image23_e1deb9-25.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image23_e1deb9-25 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:150px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image23_e1deb9-25.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image23_e1deb9-25 .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image23_e1deb9-25{max-width:150px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image23_e1deb9-25{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image23_e1deb9-25 img{width:100%;}.kb-image23_e1deb9-25 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image23_e1deb9-25:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image23_e1deb9-25 size-full image-is-svg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/stacked-bills-with-question-mark-icon.svg\" alt=\"Illustrated stacked bill with question mark icon\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-102\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column23_6180e5-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_6180e5-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_6180e5-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_6180e5-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_6180e5-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_6180e5-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_6180e5-39{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_6180e5-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_6180e5-39 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_6180e5-39\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Hundreds or even thousands of dollars are available in tax credits like the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) or Child Tax Credit (CTC), especially for low-income individuals and families. Even if you are not required to file a tax return, you could receive a tax refund if you do file. For example, you may get money back by filing if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Had income tax withheld from your pay, pension, social security or other income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Care for your dependent children &#8211; you may be eligible for the Child Tax Credit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work but earn less than $67,000 &#8211; you may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit &#8211; even if you don\u2019t have children<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Paid for daycare for your dependent child or children &#8211; you may be eligible for the Child and Dependent Care Credit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>More people are now eligible for the Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC) who are not eligible for the federal EITC. If you are aged 18-25, over 65, or if you file with an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) instead of an SSN you are now eligible for the <a href=\"https:\/\/tax.illinois.gov\/programs\/eitc.html\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/tax.illinois.gov\/programs\/eitc.html\">Illinois Earned Income Tax Credit (EIC)<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parents with dependent children under the age of 12 may also be eligible for the new <a href=\"https:\/\/tax.illinois.gov\/individuals\/credits\/child-tax-credit.html\">Illinois Child Tax Credit (CTC)<\/a>. You can claim both by filing your state taxes through <a href=\"https:\/\/mytax.illinois.gov\/_\/#2\">MyTax Illinois<\/a> or another filing method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Family members or foster parents who have custody may be eligible for the federal or state EITC or CTC for children who live with them most of the year. However, pay attention to IRS rules and be careful not to claim children who are claimed by other family members already.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See if you are eligible for the EITC with this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxoutreach.org\/help\/\">simple calculator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_aa880d-3c{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_aa880d-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_aa880d-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_aa880d-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1411px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 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.kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id23_aa880d-3c{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23_aa880d-3c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_abf9d1-1a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id23_4efbc1-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_4efbc1-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_4efbc1-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id23_4efbc1-f1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_4efbc1-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id23_4efbc1-f1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23_4efbc1-f1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column-reverse;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_d12eff-d8 kb-section-sm-dir-vertical-reverse\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_42b88b-3a\">Could I end up owing money if I file taxes?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image23_f7e648-0f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image23_f7e648-0f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:150px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image23_f7e648-0f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image23_f7e648-0f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image23_f7e648-0f{max-width:150px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image23_f7e648-0f{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image23_f7e648-0f img{width:100%;}.kb-image23_f7e648-0f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image23_f7e648-0f:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image23_f7e648-0f size-full image-is-svg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/checklist-with-dollar-sign.svg\" alt=\"Illustrated checklist with money sign\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-243\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column23_647e55-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_647e55-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_647e55-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_647e55-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_647e55-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_647e55-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_647e55-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_647e55-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_647e55-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_647e55-87\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>You may owe money if you did work on the side but didn\u2019t pay taxes, owe child support, work in a different state, or have parking or other tickets. However, some tax credits are substantial and you could still end up with a refund.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you earn less than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/check-if-you-need-to-file-a-tax-return\">filing threshold<\/a> you can decide whether or not you want to file taxes. However, people with over $400 net earnings in gig, contract, or consulting work are required to file.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_2b4983-7d{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_2b4983-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_2b4983-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_2b4983-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1411px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 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767px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_2b4983-7d{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_2b4983-7d > .kt-row-column-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id23_2b4983-7d{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette6, #718096);display:none !important;}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23_2b4983-7d alignnone kb-v-lg-hidden kb-v-md-hidden kb-v-sm-hidden wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_c921d4-f8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_c921d4-f8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id23_347e8e-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_347e8e-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_347e8e-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id23_347e8e-55 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id23_347e8e-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id23_347e8e-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-none, 0rem );grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><section class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id23_347e8e-55 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column-reverse;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_b6f04d-34 kb-section-sm-dir-vertical-reverse\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a35e73-67, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a35e73-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a35e73-67\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a35e73-67 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a35e73-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a35e73-67\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a35e73-67 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_a35e73-67[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a35e73-67\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading23_a35e73-67 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_a35e73-67\">Who\u2019s eligible to use<br>Direct File?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-image23_455997-4f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .kb-image23_455997-4f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{max-width:150px;width:100%;}.wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image23_455997-4f.kb-image-is-ratio-size, .wp-block-kadence-column > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image23_455997-4f .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:unset;}.kb-image23_455997-4f{max-width:150px;}.image-is-svg.kb-image23_455997-4f{-webkit-flex:0 1 100%;flex:0 1 100%;}.image-is-svg.kb-image23_455997-4f img{width:100%;}.kb-image23_455997-4f .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-image.kb-image23_455997-4f:not(.kb-specificity-added):not(.kb-extra-specificity-added){margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image23_455997-4f size-full image-is-svg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/helping-hand-icon.svg\" alt=\"Helping Hand icon with money\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-94\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_6aca0d-14 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_6aca0d-14\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Direct File will be discontinued on October 15th due to federal funding cuts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until then, it is still available to millions of people who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have W-2 wage income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have SSA-1099 Social Security income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have 1099-G unemployment compensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have 1099-INT Income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have standard deductions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Live in participating states including Illinois<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct File is not available if you have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Income from multiple states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gig income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rental or business income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Itemized deductions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can make the following deductions using Direct File: a standard deduction, student loan interest, educator expenses or Health Savings Account contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you earn less than the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/check-if-you-need-to-file-a-tax-return\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">filing threshold<\/a> you can decide whether or not you want to file taxes. However, people with over $400 net earnings in gig, contract, or consulting work are required to file. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use this eligibility checker if you aren\u2019t sure if you qualify for <a href=\"https:\/\/directfile.irs.gov?utm_source=National-Nonprofit&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=Cfa147&amp;utm_id=directfile&amp;utm_content=QRcode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Direct File<\/a>. If you aren\u2019t eligible to use Direct File, you can find other free resources for filing taxes on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getmypaymentillinois.org\/tax-filing-help\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"30\">Tax Filing Help<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id23_0da63f-55{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxl, 5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id23_0da63f-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_0da63f-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_0da63f-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1411px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_408060-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_408060-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_408060-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_408060-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_408060-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_408060-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_408060-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-row-layout-id23_c097fe-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id23_c097fe-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id23_c097fe-2b > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_33332d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_33332d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_33332d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_33332d-21{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_33332d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_33332d-21 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;flex-direction:column-reverse;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_33332d-21 kb-section-sm-dir-vertical-reverse\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_de825c-1d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading23_de825c-1d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading23_de825c-1d\"]{margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 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> .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column23_000abe-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column23_000abe-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column23_000abe-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column23_000abe-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column23_000abe-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column23_000abe-30{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column23_000abe-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column23_000abe-30 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column23_000abe-30\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Even if you missed the April 15th deadline, you can still file taxes to make sure you  aren&#8217;t missing a tax refund or don&#8217;t owe any taxes. You generally have up to three years to claim a refund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Please note: if you owe taxes,<\/em> you may have to pay some penalties and interest if you file after the April 15th deadline. These may reduce the amount of any refund you may be owed or you may still owe the IRS. If you request an extension, you typically have until October 15th to file your your return without a late <em>filing<\/em> penalty. However, an extension to file does not extend the deadline to pay any taxes, interest, or late <em>payment <\/em>penalties you may owe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many people with W-2 income, they have likely already paid their taxes. So you may still be eligible for a tax refund (tax credits) by filing your taxes. You may owe taxes if you have contract or gig work income that does not have taxes taken out automatically. 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