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SB0072Introduced in the Senate

INCOME TAX-TUITION CREDIT

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Laura Murphy, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that a taxpayer who may claim a qualifying student as a dependent is allowed a credit of up to $2,000 for qualified tuition and fee expenses paid by the taxpayer. Provides that the term qualifying student means a person who (i) is a resident of the State, (ii) is under the age of 24 at the close of the school year for which a credit is sought, and (iii) during the school year for which a credit is sought, is a full-time student enrolled in a program at a qualifying college or university. Effective immediately.

Where it stands

Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

June 2, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Laura M. Murphy

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Revenue

  5. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 11, 2025

  6. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As May 9, 2025

  7. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 23, 2025

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As June 1, 2025

  9. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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