If you were impacted by severe flooding in Cook County on September 17, you can now request waivers of penalties and interest on state taxes directly from Springfield. You just need to let the Illinois Department of Revenue know why you cannot file your taxes on time.
Provide your full name, the last four digits of your Social Security number, mailing address, and an estimate of when you can file your taxes with a brief written explanation of how flooding on September 17th affected your property or business.
Write “Severe Storm – September 17, 2023” on the top in red with your explanation for waiver of penalties and interest abatement.