I was incarcerated part of year and do not have a Illinois ID. How can I let them know it’s me when filing taxes?

jta1010 — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 10:32:10 GMT

Re: I was incarcerated part of year and do not have a Illinois ID. How can I let them know it’s me when filing taxes?

xmasbaby0 — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 13:30:33 GMT

Illinois is pretty picky about entering a state ID or drivers license when you e-file. If you do not have an ID to enter you will have to file the state return by mail.

Re: I was incarcerated part of year and do not have a Illinois ID. How can I let them know it’s me when filing taxes?

SundayInSalem — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:23:32 GMT

Illinois allows you use an 8-digit IL-PIN if you do not have a driver’s license, but filed an Illinois return in the past.

In File, TurboTax will ask: “Did you file an Illinois income tax return for 2020 or 2021?

Select Yes, I filed one of both of these returns, then Continue
On the screen Sign Your Illinois Return, enter your Illinois 2021 Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) and 8-digit Illinois PIN.

You may obtain the IL-PIN assigned to you by

using IL-PIN inquiry in MyTax Illinois, or
calling the toll-free number at 1 800-732-8866 and selecting "individual income tax" and "PIN" and following the prompts.

Be sure to have your Illinois driver's license/state ID number or prior year adjusted gross income available before you make your inquiry.

If you do not have an 8-digit IL-PIN (you are a first-time filer in Illinois), you may not file your return electronically through MyTax Illinois. However, if you have a valid driver's license, or state ID card issued by the Illinois Secretary of State, you may be able to use a tax preparer or tax software to file your return electronically. Otherwise, you must file a paper Form IL-1040.

See: How can I obtain my 8-digit IL-PIN to electronically file my Form IL-1040?

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I was incarcerated part of year and do not have a Illinois ID. How can I let them know it’s me when filing taxes?

Re: I was incarcerated part of year and do not have a Illinois ID. How can I let them know it’s me when filing taxes?

Re: I was incarcerated part of year and do not have a Illinois ID. How can I let them know it’s me when filing taxes?