reviews some of the latest deadlines around work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and shares data on how much tax money goes to SNAP, and how much Illinois' error rate ...

There are several significant changes to the tax benefits Americans are entitled to claim this year including senior bonuses, ...

The deadline to keep the government open has passed, but a bipartisan compromise could allow the House of Representatives to ...

A South Carolina bill that would allow for statewide online sports betting and was carried over from 2025 was scheduled Friday for a hearing the Senate Labor & Commerce Subcommitt ...

A partial government shutdown looms as the Senate remains divided over spending bills. But how would a shutdown affect Illinois tax refunds?

The IRS starts accepting tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26. Tax Day is always April 15 unless the day falls on a weekend or holiday. Tax Day this year will be Tuesday, April 15. Tax season typically ...

Certain individuals can file state taxes for free using MyTax Illinois. To be eligible, you must be an established Illinois taxpayer who has not yet filed an individual income tax return, have a ...

If you filed your taxes online, you can expect to receive a refund in one month or less, in most cases. The IRS says it ...

The Illinois Department of Revenue has announced it will begin accepting 2026 individual income tax returns on Monday, ...

The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2026 individual income tax returns on Monday, Jan. 26, the same day the Internal Revenue Service opens the federal filing season. The ...

Illinois opens the tax season on Jan. 26. Learn about filing tips, refund timelines and how new USPS postmark rules might affect mailed returns.