BERMAN. 35 ILCS 5/211 new Amends the Illinois Income Tax Act to create a tax credit for individuals in the amount of 5% of the average monthly rent paid by the taxpayer during the taxable year on his or her residence. Provides that no amount of rent in excess of $1,000 per month shall be used in calculating the average monthly rent. Provides that this credit will be available beginning with tax years ending on or after December 31, 1997 and ending with tax years ending on or before December 31, 2001. 97-02-06 S FIRST READING 97-02-06 S REFERRED TO SENATE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 97-02-19 S ASSIGNED TO COMMITTEE REVENUE 97-03-06 S POSTPONED 97-03-06 S COMMITTEE REVENUE 97-03-15 S RE-REFERRED TO RULES COMM/RULE 3-9(A) RULES 99-01-12 S SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary