House Sponsors: GIGLIO. Short description: INC TX CREDIT-SCH VOLUNTEERS Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Creates a credit against the taxes imposed under the Act for individual taxpayers 65 years of age or older and retired in an amount not to exceed $250 for volunteer services contributed to public schools in this State. Provides that the amount of credit is dependent on the number of hours volunteered. Provides that in the case of a husband and wife, each spouse shall be allowed to qualify for the credit individually. Provides for certification by the school of the number of hours worked by the volunteer. Provides that the credit shall not reduce the taxpayer's liability under the Act to less than zero. Provides that the credit shall not be allowed if the volunteer hours displace, or prevent the placement of, an employee of the public school. Provides that the credit is available for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 1998. Sunsets the credit after 5 years. 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