Where’s my refund? How to check IRS, Illinois refund status – NBC Chicago

Thousands of IRS probationary workers are being laid off, impacting revenue collections and potentially causing delays in tax return processing. Experts warn that the layoffs could harm customer service and refund processing during tax season, with the union representing Treasury Department employees criticizing the move as detrimental to taxpayers. Taxpayers filing electronically can expect to receive their refund in 21 days or less, although delays are possible due to recent layoffs. Illinois tax refunds can be processed faster if filed electronically, with tools available to check the status of federal and state refunds. Qualification criteria for the Earned Income Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are outlined for eligible taxpayers.

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