HB1501 - 104th General Assembly

INC TX-BEGINNING FARMER
Last Action
3/21/2025 - House: Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
House Sponsors
Rep. Dan Swanson and Tony M. McCombie
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
35 ILCS 5/246 new
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates an income tax credit for an owner of an agricultural asset who sells or rents the agricultural asset to a beginning farmer. Sets forth the amount of the credit. Provides that the amount of the credit awarded with respect to any single sale or lease agreement shall not exceed $50,000 in any taxable year. Provides that the taxpayer shall apply to the Department of Agriculture for credits under the program. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2025 and beginning before January 1, 2030, the Department of Agriculture may not approve more than $5,000,000 in credits under the program in any taxable year. Provides that, for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2030, the Department of Agriculture may not approve more than $10,000,000 in credits under the program in any taxable year. Effective immediately.
Actions
Date Chamber Action
1/21/2025 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Dan Swanson
1/28/2025 House First Reading
1/28/2025 House Referred to Rules Committee
2/18/2025 House Assigned to Revenue & Finance Committee
3/03/2025 House To Income Tax Subcommittee
3/21/2025 House Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
4/28/2025 House Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie