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HB5747Introduced in the House

INC TX-CHILD WAIVER

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Introduced by Martin McLaughlin, District 52

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

April 23, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Martin McLaughlin

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Schmidt

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