HB 2251

Abstract

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that each taxpayer who (i) was a resident of another State, (ii) first became a resident of Illinois in a taxable year beginning on or after January 1, 2019, (iii) agrees to reside in Illinois for a period of at least 10 consecutive years, and (iv) applies to the Department of Revenue for a new resident income tax credit is entitled to an income tax credit in the amount of $15,000 per year. Provides for recapture if the taxpayer fails to reside in the State for a period of at least 10 consecutive years after being approved for a credit by the Department. Provides that the credit is exempt from the Act's automatic sunset. Effective immediately.