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Retirement income in Illinois

Varies

Does Illinois Tax Retirement Income?

Short answer: No. Distributions from qualified employer plans, 401(k)s, IRAs, and government pensions are subtracted from Illinois income and not taxed.

Pensions, traditional IRA and 401(k) withdrawals are taxable federally either way; Roth withdrawals after 59½ (5-year rule met) are tax-free.

Records to keep: Keep your state return, W-2s and 1099s (1099-R, SSA-1099), and any state credit worksheets. Check your state revenue department's current-year instructions before you file.