Bill Status of HB 4871   103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  INC TX-RETURNING CITIZEN

House Sponsors
Rep. William "Will" Davis

Last Action  View All Actions

DateChamber Action
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 5/216

Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that the credit for ex-felons is renamed the credit for returning citizens. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025, if the qualified returning citizen is employed by the taxpayer primarily at a job site in an underserved area, the amount of the credit for the returning citizen is equal to 25% (currently, 5%) of the qualified wages paid by the taxpayer. Provides that the total credit allowed with respect to each qualified returning citizen may not exceed $5,000 (currently, $1,500), except that, if the qualified returning citizen is employed by the taxpayer primarily at a job site in an underserved area, the credit may not exceed $10,000. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/6/2024HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. William "Will" Davis
  2/7/2024HouseFirst Reading
  2/7/2024HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  2/28/2024HouseAssigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
  3/8/2024HouseTo Revenue-Income Tax Subcommittee
  4/5/2024HouseRule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

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