What must I do to correct an
Line 3 — Write the amount you have already
sent to us for this tax period. This includes
error on a Form IL-941-A that I
electronic payments, payments remitted with
have already filed?
a Payment Coupon, and any credit from your
previous Form IL-941 or IL-941-A.
You must file Form IL-941-A-X, Amended Illi-
nois Yearly Withholding Income Tax Return, to
Line 4 — If Line 2 is greater than Line 3, sub-
correct an error on a Form IL-941 or IL-941-A
tract Line 3 from Line 2 and write the result.
that you have already filed. Do not complete
This is the amount you owe. Make your remit-
another Form IL-941-A for the same year. If
tance payable to “Illinois Department of
you do, we will send you a notice.
Revenue”. Write your FEIN, the year to which
the payment applies, and the form number
Where do I get help?
“IL-941-A” on your payment.
• Visit our web site at tax.illinois.gov
Line 5 — If Line 2 is less than Line 3, subtract
Line 2 from Line 3 and write the amount of
• Call our Taxpayer Assistance Division at
your overpayment. Include this amount on
1 800 732-8866 or 217 782-3336
Line 3 of your next Form IL-941 or IL-941-A.
• Call our TDD (telecommunications device
If you have permanently stopped
for the deaf) at 1 800 544-5304
withholding, you must mark the box
• Write to
below Line 5.
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
Step 3:
PO BOX 19015
Sign your return. You must sign your full
SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9015
name, write your title (e.g., owner, president),
and write the date. If you do not do this, we
Step-by-step Instructions
cannot process your return and we may as-
Step 1:
sess a penalty.
Write the year in which you withheld the taxes
Mail your return and payment to:
in the space provided. Write your federal em-
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
ployer identification number (FEIN), business
PO BOX 19447
name, and complete address.
SPRINGFIELD IL 62794-9447
Step 2:
Complete Lines 1 through 5.
Line 1 — Write the amount of wages, sala-
ries, and gambling winnings subject to with-
See our web site for electronic filing
holding during the year.
and payment options.
Line 2 — Write the amount of Illinois Income
Tax that was required to be withheld from the
payment amount shown on Line 1.