Illinois Department of Revenue

08/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/26/2024 10:28

IDOR Reminds Eligible Taxpayers of Back to School Tax Benefits

As the new school year gets underway, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding eligible taxpayers that they may claim back-to-school expenses for their K-12 students on their 2024 Illinois individual income tax returns.

The Illinois Education Expense Credit allows parents or legal guardians of a full-time K-12 student under the age of 21, to take a 25% tax credit on qualified education expenses over $250 this year.

For more information, see the full press release.