Senate Sponsors: TROTTER-OBAMA-LIGHTFORD. Short description: INC TX-RENT CREDIT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: 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, 2000 and ending with tax years ending on or before December 31, 2004. Effective immediately. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status