HB0027

INC TX-EMERGENCY WORKER

Introduced·1/9/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB0027 amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to provide a tax credit for volunteer emergency workers.

HB0027 amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to offer a tax credit for volunteer emergency workers. Specifically, eligible individuals who serve as volunteer emergency workers for at least nine months during the taxable year and do not receive more than $5,000 in compensation for their services can apply for a $500 credit against their taxes. The credit is available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2023, and before January 1, 2028.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

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

Mar 18, 2025

House

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

Feb 25, 2025

House

To Income Tax Subcommittee