Illinois Tax Deadlines

State income tax filing deadlines, extensions, and estimates for 2026.

Illinois Department of Revenue

https://tax.illinois.gov

individual deadline

On Track

Due: Apr 15, 2026

Extension: Oct 15, 2026

Form: Form IL-1040

Illinois filing period matches federal; automatic 6-month extension to file.

Estimated Payments

Q1Apr 15, 2026
Q2Jun 15, 2026
Q3Sep 15, 2026
Q4Jan 15, 2027

Sole Proprietorship deadline

On Track

Due: Apr 15, 2026

Extension: Oct 15, 2026

Form: Form IL-1040

Business income reported on IL-1040.

Estimated Payments

Q1Apr 15, 2026
Q2Jun 15, 2026
Q3Sep 15, 2026
Q4Jan 15, 2027

Partnership deadline

Soon

Due: Mar 16, 2026

Extension: Sep 15, 2026

Form: State partnership return

Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for pass-through entities.

S Corporation deadline

Soon

Due: Mar 16, 2026

Extension: Sep 15, 2026

Form: State S-corporation return

Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for pass-through entities.

C Corporation deadline

On Track

Due: Apr 15, 2026

Extension: Oct 15, 2026

Form: State C-corporation return

Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for corporations.

Estimated Payments

Q1Apr 15, 2026
Q2Jun 15, 2026
Q3Sep 15, 2026
Q4Dec 15, 2026

LLC deadline

Soon

Due: Mar 16, 2026

Extension: Sep 15, 2026

Form: State LLC return

Calendar-year due date follows federal timing for pass-through entities.

Nonprofit deadline

On Track

Due: May 15, 2026

Extension: Nov 15, 2026

Form: State nonprofit return

Nonprofit annual return generally due the 15th day of the 5th month.

Estimated Tax Payments

View all quarterly estimated payment due dates for Illinois.

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FAQ

Does Illinois conform to federal due dates?

Many Illinois deadlines follow the federal calendar. Always confirm on Illinois Department of Revenue.

Where can I file Illinois tax forms?

Visit Illinois Department of Revenue at https://tax.illinois.gov for official forms and e-file options.