House Sponsors: FLOWERS. Short description: INC TX-WELFARE TO WORK CR Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to create for each employer (i) a wage credit equal to 10% of the first $10,000 and 20% of the second $10,000 paid to Welfare-To-Work employees up to $3,000 per year per employee for up to 3 years, (ii) a basic skills training credit equal to $15 per hour, up to 150 hours, for basic skills training provided to Welfare-to-Work employees up to $2,250 per year per employee for up to 3 years, and (iii) a support services credit equal to the cost of providing support services to a Welfare-To-Work employee up to $2,250 per employee per year for up to 3 years. Provides that these credits will be available for tax years beginning on or after January 1, 1997 and ending on or before December 30, 2007. Provides that an employer may not claim these credits until the employee has been continuously employed by the employer for a minimum of 6 months. Effective immediately. STATE MANDATES FISCAL NOTE HB1748 fails to create a State mandate. FISCAL NOTE (Dpt. Revenue) HB 1748 can potentially reduce state revenue by as much as $292.5 million annually. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status