HB2847

INC TX-EMPLOYMENT DISABILITIES

Introduced·2/5/25
Introduced Text

Illinois HB2847 provides an income tax credit for employers of individuals with developmental disabilities or severe mental illness.

HB2847 amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to allow employers who hire individuals with developmental disabilities or severe mental illness, certified by the Department of Human Services, a tax credit of 25% of wages paid, up to $6,000 per employee per year. The credit cannot reduce the employer's tax liability below zero. Excess credits can be carried forward for up to five years. The Department of Human Services will issue certification letters to qualifying employers.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Calendar

Mar 26

8:00 AM

House Revenue & Finance Committee Hearing

Mar 26

8:01 AM

House Income Tax Subcommittee Committee Hearing

History

Mar 27

House

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

Feb 26

House

To Tax Policy: Income Tax Subcommittee

Feb 24

House

Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee