Register
Sign up with Illinois Department of Revenue before reserving your tax credit.
How to Register with the Illinois Department of Revenue
All tax credit scholarship donors need to have an account on mytax.illinois.gov BEFORE applying for a tax credit. This process can take up to 10 days and involves a mailed Letter ID. Begin the process today.
Part I: Request a Letter ID at mytax.illinois.gov
You will need:
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The primary taxpayer’s Social Security Number (SSN) |
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One of the following:
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You will find “Request a Letter ID” under the “Individuals” tab at the top of the screen. Follow the prompts. You should receive your Letter ID in the mail within 7-10 business days.
Part II: Activate your MyTax.illinois.gov account using your Letter ID
You will need:
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Your Letter ID |
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Primary Taxpayers SSN and one of the approved documents from above |
Click the “Sign up Now!” button the login box and follow the prompts. Using your information, you will be able to look up your “IL-PIN”. Use your pin and Letter ID to set your Username and Password and Active Your Account.
Once your account is active, and after January 2, 2018, you will be able to reserve your tax credit.