Correction and substantive update: October 3, 2026. The earlier article incorrectly referred to passage of a cryptocurrency tax-payment bill. It was a proposal, not an enacted payment option under that bill.
Illinois House Bill 5335, introduced in the 100th General Assembly, proposed accepting cryptocurrency for taxes administered by the state’s Department of Revenue. The existence of that proposal did not give taxpayers permission to pay with Bitcoin.
What the proposal said—and what happened
The official bill text proposed cryptocurrency payments and conversion of the received cryptocurrency to U.S. dollars within 24 hours. These were proposed requirements, not instructions for taxpayers to act on.
The General Assembly’s official member bill list for that session records HB5335, “REVENUE-CRYPTOCURRENCY,” with a last action of “Session Sine Die” on January 8, 2019. The measure did not become law in that session. Our earlier language describing its passage was incorrect.
Where to check payment options now
Use the Illinois Department of Revenue’s payment-options page for individuals and the instructions for your particular return or notice. On October 3, 2026, that page listed electronic payments from checking or savings accounts through MyTax Illinois, credit-card payments through a provider, and mailed checks or money orders. It did not list direct Bitcoin payments.
This is a dated observation of that page, not a statement that every tax type has identical procedures. Payment methods, provider fees and form-specific requirements should be checked directly before sending money.
How to read a tax-bill headline
Keep three questions separate: what did lawmakers propose, what became law, and what payment system is actually available? A bill’s introductory text answers only the first question. A news story can describe a possible change without establishing that the change took effect.
A useful verification record includes the jurisdiction, bill number, legislative session, final action, effective date if enacted, and administering agency’s current instructions. Reused bill numbers make the session especially important. Never use an old article or an unsolicited wallet address as payment authorization.
This page preserves the subject of the original report while correcting its conclusion. It is historical information, not individualized tax or legal advice. For a filing or payment problem, contact the Department of Revenue or a qualified tax professional. See how we handle corrections.