Tax.illinois.gov - SEO Checker

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Overview of the SEO Check
Meta information
98% 
Page quality
77% 
Page structure
70% 
Link structure
82% 
Server
89% 
External factors
100% 
SEO Score
Response time
0.61 s
File size
145.70 kB
Words
714
Media files
4
Number of links
100 internal / 30 external

Task list of SEO Improvements

Meta specifications

Title
(Critically important)
Illinois Department of Revenue
The length of the page title is perfect. (276 pixels out of 580 max pixel length)
There are no duplicate words in the title
Meta description
(Critically important)
Committed to excellence and working together to fund Illinois' future
The length of the meta description is perfect. (415 pixels out of 1000 max pixel length)
Crawlability
(Critically important)
There are no problems in accessing the website.
Canonical URL
(Important)
https://tax.illinois.gov/
There is a valid canonical link specified.
Language
(Somewhat important)
Language detected in text: en
Language defined in HTML: en
Server location: Germany
The following language is defined by HTML: en
Alternate/Hreflang Links
(Somewhat important)
There are no alternate links specified on this page.
Other meta tags
(Somewhat important)
There is no rel next meta tag on this page.
There is no rel prev meta tag on this page.
Domain
(Somewhat important)
This page is hosted on a subdomain. Use a top level domain for better SEO results.
The domain does not contain non-latin characters.
Page URL
(Somewhat important)
No parameters were found in the URL.
No session ID was found in the URL.
The URL does not have too many subdirectories.
Charset encoding
(Somewhat important)
The charset encoding (UTF-8) is set correctly.
Doctype
(Nice to have)
The doctype HTML 5 is set correctly.
The doctype is placed at first in the HTML code.
Favicon
(Nice to have)
The favicon is linked correctly.

Meta tags

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descriptionCommitted to excellence and working together to fund Illinois' future
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twitter:descriptionCommitted to excellence and working together to fund Illinois' future
og:urlhttps://tax.illinois.gov/en.html
og:typeagency-home-page
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og:descriptionCommitted to excellence and working together to fund Illinois' future
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Last-Modified28-07-2025 08:08:58
X-UA-Compatibleie=edge
charsetUTF-8

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Page quality

Content
(Critically important)
Words from the H1 heading are not used in the page content.
This page contains 714 words. That's ok.
24.4% of the text are stop words.
Keywords used in the page title are also used in the page content. That's good!
The page contains a listing, which indicates a good text layout.
4 paragraphs were found on this page.
No placeholders texts or images were found.
There are no duplicates on the site.
The average number of words per sentence of 17.89 words is good.
Frames
(Critically important)
This page does not use a frameset.
Mobile optimization
(Somewhat important)
No Apple touch icon is specified.
A viewport "width=device-width, initial-scale=1" is provided.
Bold and strong tags
(Somewhat important)
Some tags are too long. With 93 characters this one is longer than 70 characters:
"have you received a letter or final notice of tax due assessing an estimated payment penalty?"
Image SEO
(Somewhat important)
2 images have no alt attribute. The content of alt attributes is used by search engines.
Social Networks
(Nice to have)
This page is optimized perfectly for social networks.
Additional markup
(Nice to have)
No additional page markup was found.
HTTPS
(Somewhat important)
This website uses HTTPS to protect privacy and integrity of the exchanged data.
All included files are also transferred via HTTPS.

Media list

URLAlt attributeTitle
.../web/global/images/logos/header-logo.svgIllinois.gov
.../web/global/images/icons/agency-icon.svgNo alt attribute provided
...web/global/images/icons/service-icon.svgNo alt attribute provided
...oi/en/web/tax/images/dept-of-revenue.pngRevenue

Page structure

H1 heading
(Critically important)
Welcome to the Illinois Department of Revenue
The H1 heading contains the words Welcome to! Use important keywords instead.
Headings
(Important)
The heading structure is perfect.

Heading structure

Heading levelContent
H1 Welcome to the Illinois Department of Revenue
H2 Important Notices
H2 Information For
H2 Featured Programs
H2 Latest News
H2 Trending Resources
H2 Footer
H3 About IDOR
H3 Quick Links
H3 Related Sites
Some anchor texts are used more than once.
The number of internal links is ok.
None of the anchor texts is too long.
All internal links are not using dynamic parameters.
There are too many external links (30) on this page.

Found links on this page

LinkAttributesAnchor text
https://tax.illinois.gov/Anchor Skip to main content
https://www.illinois.gov/External Subdomain IMG-ALT Illinois.gov
https://www.illinois.gov/searc...New window External Subdomain Agencies
https://www.illinois.gov/searc...New window External Subdomain Services
https://tax.illinois.gov/IMG-ALT Revenue
/aboutidor/employment.htmlEmployment
https://public.govdelivery.com...External Subdomain Sign Up for Updates
/aboutidor.htmlAbout IDOR
/aboutidor/mission--vision--an...Mission, Vision, and Value
/aboutidor/employment.htmlEmployment Opportunities
/aboutidor/eeo-aa.htmlEqual Employment Office
/aboutidor/legalnotices.htmlLegal Notices
/aboutidor/news.htmlNews
/aboutidor/procurements.htmlProcurements
/aboutidor/contactus.htmlContact Us
/aboutidor/contactus/taxpayer-...Taxpayer Answer Center
/aboutidor/contactus/taxpayer-...Taxpayer Assistance
/aboutidor/contactus/visit-a-l...Visit a Local Office
/aboutidor/contactus/submit-a-...Submit a FOIA Request
/aboutidor/contactus/speakerre...Request a Speaker
/aboutidor/contactus/website-f...Website Feedback
/programs/electronicservices.htmlMake a Payment
/programs/electronicservices/e...Who Must Make Electronic Payments?
/programs/electronicservices/p...Payment Options for Individuals
/programs/electronicservices/p...Payment Options for Businesses
/programs/electronicservices/d...Direct File Program
/received-a-notice-.htmlReceived a Notice?
/received-a-notice-/identity-v...Identity Verification Letters Information
/received-a-notice-/letters-an...Letters and Notices for Individual Income Tax
/received-a-notice-/deficienci...Deficiencies, Assessments, or Claim Denials
/forms.htmlForms
/forms/business.htmlBusiness
/forms/cannabis.htmlCannabis
/forms/excise.htmlExcise Taxes
/forms/gaming.htmlGaming
/forms/individuals.htmlIndividuals
/forms/misc.htmlMiscellaneous
/forms/reg.htmlRegistration
/forms/sales.htmlSales & Related
/forms/withholding.htmlWithholding
/forms/federal-tax-forms.htmlFederal Tax Forms
/forms/ordering.htmlSubmit Request for Mailed Forms or Publications -Forms Ordering
/tax-resources.htmlTax Resources
/tax-resources/individuals.htmlText duplicate Individuals
/tax-resources/businesses.htmlBusinesses
/tax-resources/tax-professiona...Tax Professionals
/tax-resources/local-governmen...Local Governments
/tax-resources/research.htmlResearch
/tax-resources/video-library.htmlVideo Library
/aboutidor/employment.htmlText duplicate Employment
https://public.govdelivery.com...External Subdomain Text duplicate Sign Up for Updates
/aboutidor/contactus/taxpayer-...Taxpayer Assistance Division
/aboutidor/locations.htmlalternate Illinois Department of Revenue office
/individuals/letters.htmlSubdomain Anchor Letters and Notices for Individual Income Tax (illinois.gov)
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?li...External Subdomain enter a code
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?li...External Subdomain take a quiz
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?li...External Subdomain attach documents
/individuals/identity-verifica...Text duplicate Identity Verification Letters Information
/individuals.htmlText duplicate Individuals
/businesses.htmlText duplicate Businesses
/localgovernments.htmlText duplicate Local Governments
/taxprofessionals.htmlText duplicate Tax Professionals
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?Li...External Subdomain Where’s My Refund? Check your refund status
https://mytax.illinois.gov/External Subdomain MyTax Illinois IDOR's free online account management program File, pay, register, and more
/programs/eitc.htmlEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC) This program provides benefits for working people with low to moderate income
/programs/fraud-prevention-and...Subdomain Fraud Prevention and Reporting Reporting and Preventing Identity Theft and Additional Information and Resources
/individuals/credits/volunteer...Volunteer Emergency Worker Tax Credit Information about the credit and application link
/programs/taxlienregistry.htmlTax Lien Registry Search for tax liens filed by the Illinois Department of Revenue
/programs.htmlMore Programs
/research/news.htmlView More News
/questionsandanswers/18.htmlHow do I check the status of my individual income tax refund?
/questionsandanswers/59.htmlHow do I obtain an IL-PIN and do I need it to file?
/questionsandanswers/36.htmlWhen is my tax payment due?
/questionsandanswers/51.htmlHow do I get a copy of my tax return?
/questionsandanswers/12.htmlWhat if I live or work in a state that has a reciprocal agreement with Illinois?
/questionsandanswers/answer.10...Subdomain Should I file an income tax return if I live in another state but worked in Illinois?
/questionsandanswers/139.htmlWhat are the retailers' occupation and use tax rates in Illinois? Where can I find a list of these rates?
/questionsandanswers.htmlText duplicate Taxpayer Answer Center
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...CRT-61 - Certificate of Resale
/forms/incometax/currentyear/i...Subdomain 2024 IL-1040, Individual Income Tax Return, Instructions, and Schedules
/businesses/registration.htmlSubdomain Illinois Business Registration
/forms/withholding/currentyear...Subdomain 2025 Withholding (Payroll) Tax
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...RUT-50 Instructions
/content/dam/soi/en/web/tax/fo...RUT-25 Instructions
/forms/misc/powerofattorney.htmlSubdomain Power of Attorney
/forms/sales/salesandusetax.htmlSubdomain ST-1, Sales and Use Tax Return
/forms/reg/stax-1.htmlSubdomain STAX-1, Application for Sales Tax Exemption
/forms.htmlAll Tax Forms
/research/taxinformation/sales...Sales & Use Taxes
A-TITLE Sales and Use Taxes
/individuals.htmlSubdomain Illinois Income Tax - Individuals
/research/taxinformation/sales...Private Party Vehicle Use Tax
A-TITLE Private Party Vehicle Use Tax
/research/taxinformation/withh...Withholding Income Tax
/research/taxinformation/incom...Partnerships
A-TITLE Partnerships
/research/taxinformation/incom...Corporation
A-TITLE Corporation
/research/taxinformation/prope...Subdomain Real Estate Transfer Tax - Individuals, Title Companies and Settlement Agencies
/research/taxinformation/incom...Fiduciary (Trust and Estate)
A-TITLE Fiduciary Trust and Estate
/localgovernments/property/gen...Subdomain Property Taxes
/research/taxinformation.htmlMore Tax Types
/aboutidor/contactus.htmlText duplicate Contact Us
/aboutidor/employmentopportuni...Text duplicate Employment
/research/news.htmlPress Releases
/aboutidor/legalnotices.htmlText duplicate Legal Notices
/aboutidor/procurements.htmlText duplicate Procurements
/aboutidor.htmlWhat We Do
/aboutidor/contactus/website-f...Webmaster
/questionsandanswers.htmlText duplicate Taxpayer Answer Center
/programs/electronicservices.htmlText duplicate Make a Payment
https://mytax.illinois.gov/External Subdomain MyTax Illinois
https://mytax.illinois.gov/MyDec/External Subdomain MyDec
/businesses/incentives.htmlBusiness Incentives Reporting
https://mytax.illinois.gov/?li...External Subdomain Lien Registry
/research/taxrates.htmlTax Rate Database
https://www.illinois.gov/External Subdomain State of Illinois
https://www.illinois.gov/busin...External Subdomain Illinois Business Portal
https://ilcc.illinois.gov/External Subdomain Illinois Liquor Control Commission
https://taxtribunal.illinois.gov/External Subdomain Illinois Independent Tax Tribunal
https://taxadmin.org/External Federation of Tax Administrators
https://www.irs.gov/External Subdomain Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
/links.htmlAdditional Related Sites
https://www.facebook.com/Illin...External Subdomain No Text
https://twitter.com/ILDeptofRe...External No Text
https://www.linkedin.com/compa...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.instagram.com/ilde...External Subdomain No Text
https://www.youtube.com/channe...External Subdomain No Text
https://doit.illinois.gov/init...New window External Subdomain Web Accessibility
http://www.missingkids.com/New window External Subdomain Missing & Exploited Children
http://www.amberillinois.org/New window External Subdomain Amber Alerts
https://www.illinois.gov/about...New window External Subdomain Illinois Privacy Info
https://gov.illinois.gov/New window External Subdomain Governor JB Pritzker
A-TITLE Governor JB Pritzker
https://www.illinois.gov/New window External Subdomain Text duplicate State of Illinois
A-TITLE State of Illinois

Server configuration

HTTP redirects
(Critically important)
This page redirects to "https://tax.illinois.gov/"
HTTP header
(Important)
No X-Powered HTTP header is sent.
The web server transmits the web page (HTML) in compressed form.
Performance
(Somewhat important)
The page response time of 0.61 seconds is longer than the recommended limit of 0.4 seconds. A high response time unnecessarily slows down search engine crawling and results in bad user experience as well.
The file size of the HTML document is fine (146 kB).

HTTP Response Header

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External factors

This page is referenced by wikipedia.
This website has excellent links from other websites.
This page has backlinks from 549 referring domains.
This page has 1,601 backlinks.
This page has backlinks from 405 different ip addresses.

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