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 Bill Status of SB3738  103rd General Assembly


Short Description:  INC TX-RETURNING CITIZEN

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Robert Peters

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  2/28/2024SenateAssigned to Revenue

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
  2/9/2024SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Robert Peters
  2/9/2024SenateFirst Reading
  2/9/2024SenateReferred to Assignments
  2/28/2024SenateAssigned to Revenue
  3/15/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 5, 2024
  4/5/2024SenateRule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 3, 2024

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