Senate Sponsors: LINK-PETERSON. Short description: INC TX-DEDUCT-CORP-PHONE TOWER Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a deduction for corporations in an amount equal to 25% of the expenses related to the construction and installation of a cellular tower contingent upon the tower being shared jointly by telecommunications carriers. Provides that the deduction is available in tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1998 and ending on or before December 30, 2003. SENATE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that the new deduction applies to the original cost of construction and installation of any cellular tower or like facility for which an agreement to jointly share with another telecommunications carrier has been entered into or otherwise renewed or extended after January 1, 1998 (now the new deduction applies to expenses related to the construction and installation of a cellular tower contingent upon the tower being shared jointly by telecommunications carriers). Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 1 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status