INVEST IN KIDS ACT

How to Register for a MyTax Illinois Account

The Illinois Invest in Kids Act allows donors to receive a 75% tax credit for approved donations made to authorized Scholarship Granting Organizations. To take advantage of this opportunity, you will need to use the mytax.illinois.gov website to apply for the tax credit. If you already have a MyTax Illinois account, you are ready to apply for a credit beginning on January 2, 2018. If you do not have a MyTax Illinois account, the steps below provide instructions for requesting a Letter ID, the first step toward getting an account. Please note: It may take 7-10 to receive the Letter ID, so you should begin this process before January 2.

Step 1:

Go to the MyTax Illinois website and click on “Individuals” at the top:

Step 2:

Under “Miscellaneous,” click on “Request a Letter ID”:

Step 3:

For security purposes, you will be asked to provide some identifying information. After submitting the information, the Department of Revenue will mail your Letter ID. As soon as you receive the Letter ID, you can complete the registration process through the “Sign Up Now” option in the Login box on the main page of MyTax Illinois.