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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Increases the tax credit for residential real property taxes from 5% of the real property taxes paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year on the principal residence of the taxpayer to 10% of the real property taxes paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year on the principal residence of the taxpayer. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset provision. Effective immediately.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to increase the tax credit for residential real property taxes paid on a taxpayer's principal residence, which is their main home. Currently, this credit is 5% of the property taxes paid, but this bill proposes to raise it to 10% for tax years ending on or after December 31, 2026. Importantly, the bill also removes this tax credit from an automatic sunset provision, meaning it will not expire unless specifically repealed by future legislation, and it will be effective immediately upon becoming law.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to Revenue (on 02/24/2026)
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