Illinois 104th General Assembly Status: Introduced 16 R cosponsors

HB4519      — INC TX-DEDUCTION FOR TIPS

Last action — Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill allows taxpayers to deduct gratuities from their income taxes in Illinois.

The legislation amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to create a deduction for gratuities included in a taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. This change is effective immediately.

What this means for you
  • Workers: If you receive tips as part of your income, this bill could lower your taxable income and reduce your tax liabilities.

Summary

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction for gratuities that are included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Brandun Schweizer

  2. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber

  3. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Wayne A. Rosenthal

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Travis Weaver

  5. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dennis Tipsword

  6. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kyle Moore

  7. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jason R. Bunting

  8. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dave Severin

  9. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael J. Coffey, Jr.

  10. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer

  11. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Joe C. Sosnowski

  12. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

  13. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Nicole La Ha

  14. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. William E Hauter

  15. Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Charles Meier

  16. Referred to Rules Committee

  17. First Reading

  18. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Regan Deering

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 15 co-sponsors · 167 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (15)

Not signed on (167)

167 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB4519      do?
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax deduction for gratuities that are included in the taxpayer's federal adjusted gross income. Effective immediately.
Who sponsors HB4519     ?
HB4519      is sponsored by Regan Deering (Republican), Charles Meier (Republican), William E Hauter (Republican), Nicole La Ha (Republican), Kevin Schmidt (Republican), Joe C. Sosnowski (Republican), Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer (Republican), Michael J. Coffey, Jr. (Republican), Dave Severin (Republican), Jason R. Bunting (Republican), Kyle Moore (Republican), Dennis Tipsword (Republican), Travis Weaver (Republican), Wayne A. Rosenthal (Republican), Tom Weber (Republican), and Brandun Schweizer (Republican).
What is the current status of HB4519     ?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 21, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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