HB0016

ESTATE TAX-EXCLUSION AMOUNT

Introduced·1/9/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB0016 amends the estate tax exclusion amount for persons dying on or after January 1, 2026.

Illinois HB0016 amends the Illinois Estate and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax Act to adjust the estate tax exclusion amount. For individuals dying on or after January 1, 2026, the exclusion amount will be the applicable exclusion amount calculated under Section 2010 of the Internal Revenue Code, including any deceased spousal unused exclusion amount. This change updates the exclusion amount from the current $4,000,000 to align with federal tax code provisions. The bill takes effect immediately upon becoming law.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 20, 2025

8:00 AM

Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 20, 2025

8:02 AM

Income Tax Subcommittee Hearing

History

Mar 21, 2025

House

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee

Feb 25, 2025

House

To Income Tax Subcommittee

Feb 4, 2025

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee