@mashubert Here's the followup discovered recently , as to how to get Illinois software properly....AFTER the hotfix..(I'll add it to the above)
...at #6 DO NOT open your prior 2018 tax return yet.
6) start a NEW tax file.
7) enter enough information to get it started, then go to the State taxes section and re-download & Install your Free Illinois tax sorftware.
😎 Then exit it (IF you save it make sure you give it a "Temp" filename) and then re-open your prior tax file that has Illinois in it.
____________*Answers are correct to the best of my knowledge when posted, but should not be considered to be legal or official tax advice.*
