Fighting Unemployment Fraud to Help Grow Jobs - Enhanced Enforcement Will Protect Unemployment Integrity, Punish Fraud, Save Tax Dollars

CHICAGO – Garnishing tax returns of people wrongfully collecting unemployment insurance benefits is among the initiatives to increase tax fairness and reduce operating costs for businesses, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. The programs are part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s plan to improve the state’s climate for job creation and strengthen the Illinois economy.