I haven’t filed my Illinois state return for the last two years because I didn’t have the proof that I was an Illinois resident. I do now, what do I do?

[NCperson]

file tihem! 

what is your real question? 

[xmasbaby0]

Not sure what proof you thought you needed in order to file your IL tax returns.   IL is pretty picky when it comes to e-filing and will not allow you to e-file an IL return without an IL driver's license or state ID, but that did not prevent you from preparing and filing those returns by mail.

If you are getting a refund for the state return there will not be a penalty for filing late; if you owe tax to IL you will now owe with penalties and interest, for which the state will bill you.

You are too late to e-file a past year IL return; a 2023 IL return can still be e-filed if you successfully e-filed a 2023 federal return.   If you used TT to prepare your past year federal return you can use the CD/download software to prepare the past year IL return---it will require using a full PC or Mac, not a mobile device.  Or you can get the forms from the state website and prepare them by hand to mail in.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/questions/2559403-how-do-i-finish-a-prior-year-return-that-i-started-in-turb...

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/state-taxes/help/how-do-i-contact-my-state-department-of-revenue/0...

[Nonames2025]

I think someone should have told me --IL different than 4 other states I have lived in...First time in 40 years of returns--I have an issue. FIRST YEAR residents, have some weird  STATE rule and didn't know about issue for 3 years!!! I need my refund(s)and somehow I supposedly need PROOF  from 4 YEARS ago,I was only in IL for 3 months.   I feel cheated from this site and IL State---IMHO

[xmasbaby0]

@Nonames2025 Your issue is not at all clear.   What happened with IL?   Do you still live in IL or did you only live  (or work) in IL for a short time?  Your post is confusing.   Put aside whatever you are mad about and provide the facts.

[Nonames2025]

Its very convoluted and if 3 tax guys, couldn't explain it to me-I should DEFINETLY not expect someone online to be able to understand-----venting, as I said 40 years-no issues.

Bottom line, IL State wants me to prove I DIDNT live here for more than 3 months in 2021-----thanks for being abrupt and will continue to get more clarification before I post again! I have lived here since 2021.