INC TX-CHILD WAIVER
Summary
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer who (i) is a resident of Illinois, (ii) is legally domiciled in the United States, and (iii) on or after July 1, 2027, becomes a parent, either through birth or adoption, may apply to the Department of Revenue for a waiver of the taxpayer's State income taxes for the taxable year in which the child is born or the adoption of the child is finalized and for the next 2 succeeding taxable years. Provides that, if a taxpayer has been granted such a waiver, that taxpayer's net income shall be zero for each taxable year for which the waiver is in effect.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 21, 2026
Last action Apr 23, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Apr 21, 2026
Committee
Referred to Rules Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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