HB1145

Illinois HB1145 provides a tax credit for employers who hire individuals with developmental disabilities or severe mental illness.

HB1145 amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to offer a tax credit for employers who hire individuals with developmental disabilities or severe mental illness, as certified by the Department of Human Services. The credit equals 25% of the wages paid to the qualified employee, up to a maximum of $6,000 per employee per taxable year. Employers must apply for certification from the Department of Human Services, which will issue a letter of certification if the employee qualifies.