Those wanting to take advantage of the new Invest in Kids program launch next month are urged to sign up now for a My Tax Illinois account.

Invest in Kids offers a tax credit to taxpayers and businesses donating towards private school scholarships for low income students. But to participate, you need to have a My Tax Illinois account says State Department of Revenue spokesperson Terry Horstman.

Those interested in applying for the credit can do so beginning January second says Horstman.

Visit mytax.Illinois.gov to get your My Tax Illinois account set up.