topic Mailed state return (IL) without signature. Should I send a second one with sign? in State tax filing

Mailed state return (IL) without signature. Should I send a second one with sign?

Bootkanp — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 18:29:42 GMT

Just realized that I mailed my IL tax returns without signature. Should I send a second signed copy?

Re: Mailed state return (IL) without signature. Should I send a second one with sign?

BillM223 — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:00:32 GMT

No, do not send another IL return.

If they notice that the return is unsigned, they will send it back to you to sign.

Otherwise, there's no problem.

Re: Mailed state return (IL) without signature. Should I send a second one with sign?

Bootkanp — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:03:54 GMT

Thanks @BillM223. Would I be charged a late filing penalty if they notice that my return was initially sent without a signature and then returned to me for signing?

Re: Mailed state return (IL) without signature. Should I send a second one with sign?

BillM223 — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 19:11:29 GMT

I don't practice in Illinois so I can't say, but I doubt it. They know when you originally mailed your return.

Besides, a second filing would just confuse them.