Illinois 93rd Regular Session Status: In Committee

SB 557 — INC TAX-TEACHER EDUCATION CRDT

Last action — Session Sine Die

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2003, each taxpayer who is an elementary or secondary education teacher in Illinois and who takes a qualified continuing education course is entitled to an income tax credit in the amount of 5% of the amount spent by the taxpayer in the taxable year for the qualified continuing education course. Provides that the State Board of Education must promulgate rules governing who is eligible for the credit, what constitutes a qualified continuing education course, what expenses are includable, and any other necessary matters. Provides that the tax credit may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero but may be carried forward for 5 taxable years. Exempts the credit from the sunset provisions. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Session Sine Die

  2. Referred to Rules

  3. First Reading

  4. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Dan Cronin

Sponsors

  • Dan Cronin · Cosponsor

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0 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 182 not signed on

Sponsors (0)

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Co-sponsors (1)

  • Dan Cronin

Not signed on (182)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 557 do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that, for taxable years ending on or after December 31, 2003, each taxpayer who is an elementary or secondary education teacher in Illinois and who takes a qualified continuing education course is entitled to an income tax credit in the amount of 5% of the amount spent by the taxpayer in the taxable year for the qualified continuing education course. Provides that the State Board of Education must promulgate rules governing who is eligible for the credit, what constitutes a qualified continuing education course, what expenses are includable, and any other necessary matters. Provides that the tax credit may not reduce the taxpayer's liability to less than zero but may be carried forward for 5 taxable years. Exempts the credit from the sunset provisions. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors SB 557?
SB 557 is sponsored by Dan Cronin.
What is the current status of SB 557?
This bill died with 93rd Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 557?
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