House Sponsors: O'BRIEN-HOFFMAN-CURRY,JULIE. Short description: TAX CREDIT-VOLUNTR FIREFIGHTER Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act. Provides that for taxable years 2000 and thereafter, each taxpayer who was a member in good standing of a volunteer fire department during the entire taxable year is entitled to an income tax credit. Provides that the credit may not exceed $500 or the amount of the taxpayer's liability under this Act, whichever is less. Prohibits the carry forward of an excess tax credit to a succeeding year's tax liability. Exempts the provisions from the sunset requirements. Effective July 1, 2000. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status